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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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1987 Jeep Cherokee Limited
Standard Column: Reassembly
1987 Jeep Cherokee LimitedSECTION Reassembly
- Coat all friction surfaces with grease. Clamp column in vise so that both ends of column are accessible. Check column tube-to-mandrel rivets for tightness.
- Use new 1/8" diameter by 1/4" long (1/8" grip) aluminum blind rivets (if necessary). DO NOT use steel rivets as rivets must shear upon impact. Position crossover load spring and shift lever in gearshift housing. Tap pivot pin into place. See Fig 1 .
- Assemble key cylinder plunger spring. Install assembly on lock housing. Install shift lever gate on lock housing. Place shift lever in mid position (if equipped). Seat lock housing on top of jacket by aligning keyway in housing with slot in jacket. Install housing-to-jacket screws. Tighten alternately to 90 INCH lbs. (10 N.m).
- Install dimmer switch rod by firmly pushing rod into switch. Compress switch until 2 (.093") drill bit shanks can be inserted into alignment holes. Reposition upper end of push rod in pocket of wiper/washer switch. Remove lower column cover (if necessary). Remove drill bits.
- Switch should click when lever is lifted and again as lever returns, just before it reaches stop in down position. Grease and assemble 2 lock levers, lock lever spring and pin. See Fig 2 . Install assembly into lock housing. Seat pin firmly in bottom of slots. Ensure that lock lever spring leg is firmly in place in lock casting notch. See Fig 3 .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.