Steering Columns Service Diagnosis - Jeep 1979 CJ-5 Technical & Service Manual

2J-1
STEERING
COLUMNS
S E C T I O N INDEX
General
Ignition Lock Cylinder
Ignition Switch
Neutral Safety Switch
Service Diagnosis
Specifications
Sport Steering Wheel Skirt Replacement
Standard Column Overhaul—Automatic Transmission
Standard Column Overhaul—Manual Transmission
2J-1
2J-38
2 J - 3 7
2 J - 3 7
ZJ-1
2J-41
ZJ-11
2J-20
2J-13
Steering Column Alignment
Steering Column Installation
Steering Column Removal
Steering Wheel Installation
Steering Wheel Removal
Tilt Column Overhaul—CJ Models
Tilt Column Overhaul—Cherokee-Wagoneer-Truck Models
Tools
Turn Signal and Cruise Command Switch
2J-10
2J-13
2J-11
2J-10
2J-10
2J-3G
2J-24
2J-41
2J-36
1ENERAL
Three different steering column designs are used on
Jeep vehicles. Models with automatic transmission use a
non-tilt column with column mounted gearshift mecha-
nism. Models with manual transmission use a non-tilt
column with ignition key release lever. A six position tilt
column is available as an option on all models.
All steering columns used on Jeep vehicles have anti-
theft and energy absorbing features. Each column is
designed to compress under impact.
The ignition lock cylinder, ignition switch, and neutral
safety switch are mounted on the column. When the lock
cylinder is turned to LOCK position, the ignition switch
and steering shaft cannot be operated. On models with
automatic transmission, the lock mechanism also pre-
vents operation of the column mounted gearshift
mechanism.
A center slip-type (telescoping) intermediate shaft is
used on all models. It is attached to the steering gear
with a flexible coupling and to the steering column with
a universal joint.
SERVICE
llAeiOSIS
When diagnosing steering column malfunctions, refer
to the Service Diagnosis Charts for the probable cause
and correction procedures. To simplify chart use, they
are divided into the various sub-systems within the col-
umn and include: ignition system, lock mechanism, turn
signal switch, electrical, tilt column, and steering
column.