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2J-24 STEERING G0LI11S
(25) Install replacement steering shaft snap ring on
sleeve of Lock Plate Compressor Tool J-23653 and install
tool on steering shaft (fig. 2J-25).
CAUTION: Inspect and identify the steering shaft nut
thread type before installing the compressor tool If the
shaft has metric threads (fig. 2J-2), be sure to replace
the compressor tool standard forcing screw with Metric
Forcing Screw J-23653-4 before installing the tool on the
shaft.
(26) Compress lock plate and seat snap ring in steer-
ing shaft groove.
(27) Remove compressor tool.
(28) Install lock plate cover.
(29) Align canceling cam and index marks on steer-
ing shaft and steering wheel and install steering wheel.
Tighten steering wheel nut to 30 foot-pounds (41 N«m)
torque.
CAUTION: Some steering shafts have metric
steering
wheel nut threads. Be sure to obtain and install the
proper thread-type
nut. Metric thread shafts have an
identifying
groove in the steering wheel locating splines
(fig.2M).
(30) Install hazard warning light switch knob and
steering wheel trim cover.
(31) Install gearshift lever.
(32) Install lock cylinder in housing.
(33) Place shift bowl in any position except Park and
rotate bowl counterclockwise until lock rack bottoms
against lower surface of bowl.
(34) Install ignition switch on column:
(a)" Move switch slider toward left to Accessory
position.
(b) Move slider two positions toward right to
Off-Unlock position (fig. 2J-35).
'
, REMOTE R O D H O L E
SPRING POCKET
SWITCH
SLIDER
ACCESSORY
OFF-LOCK
O F F - U N L O C K
2 POSITIONS TO T H E
R I G H T OF ACCESSORY
A C T U A T O R ROD H O L E
60683
Fig.
2J-35
Positioning Ignition Switch
(c) Insert remote rod into slider hole and attach
ignition switch to column. Tighten switch attaching
screws to 35 inch-pounds (4 N
#
m ) torque.
(35) Install neutral safety switch on column.
(36) Install column if removed. Refer to Steering Col-
umn Installation.
(37) Install lower finish panel, air conditioning duct
if equipped, and column-to-instrument panel bezel.
(38) Remove protective covering from painted areas
of column.
(39) Connect battery negative cable.
TILT COLUMN OVERHAUL—CHEROKEE-WAGONEER-TRUCK
MODELS
Column Disassembly
NOTE: Although
it is possible to disassemble
the tilt
steering column down to the housing with the column in
the vehicle, the column must be removed if more exten-
sive disassembly is necessary. If the column is removed,
use Steering Column Support Fixture J-23071+ to mount
the column assembly in a vise (fig. 2J-6).
(1) Place front wheels in straight-ahead position.
(2) Disconnect battery negative cable.
(3) Cover painted areas of column.
(4) Remove steering wheel.
(5) Remove gearshift lever retaining pin and re-
move gearshift lever.
(6) Remove lock plate cover. Use two screwdrivers
to pry cover off lock plate and out of housing.
(7) Compress lock plate and unseat steering shaft
snap ring as follows:
(a) Inspect and identify steering shaft nut
thread type. Metric shafts have identifying groove in
steering wheel locating splines (fig. 2J-2). American
thread shafts do not have this groove.
(b) If shaft has American threads, use Com-
pressor Tool J-23653 as is to compress lock plate and
unseat snap ring (fig. 2J-6).
(c) If shaft has metric threads, replace com-
pressor tool standard forcing screw with Metric Forcing
Screw J-23653-4 before installing tool on steering shaft.
WARNING: The lock plate is under strong spring pres-
sure. Do not attempt
to remove the lock plate
without
using the compressor tool.
(8) Remove compressor tool and steering shaft snap
ring. Discard snap ring.
(9) Remove lock plate, canceling cam, upper bearing
preload spring, spring seat, and bearing race.
(10) On vehicles without Cruise Command, remove
turn signal lever attaching screw and remove lever.
(11) On vehicles with Cruise Command, remove
wires from switch terminal in lever. Fold two of four
switch wires back, along harness and tape wires in
place. Tape length of string to harness to aid removal.
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