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2009 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon, Automatic

Power Steering System: Column: Installation: Installation

2009 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon, AutomaticSECTION Installation
Fig 1: STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING
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1 - Steering Column
2 - Mounting Holes
  1. Align and install column (1) into the steering coupler .
    Fig 2: Column Wiring Harness
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    1 - Column Wiring Harness
    2 - Multi-function Switch
    3 - Ignition Switch
    4 - Steering Column
  2. Install column harness (1) and connect harness to switches .
  3. Reroute the shifter interlock cable through the tie straps.
    Fig 3: STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING
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    1 - Steering Column
    2 - Mounting Holes
  4. Install the column (1) onto the mounting studs (2) .
  5. Install the two mounting nuts and the two mounting bolts all finger tight.
    CAUTION: Lower nuts must be installed and tightened first then the upper nuts in order to prevent damage to the capsules.
  6. Tighten the lower mounting nuts to 17 N.m (150 in. lbs.).
  7. Tighten the upper mounting nuts to 17 N.m (150 in. lbs.).
    Fig 4: CLOCK SPRING
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    1 - Tilt Lever
    2 - Ignition Switch
    3 - Clockspring
    4 - Steering Column
    5 - SKIM/SKREEM
  8. Install the steering column coupler bolt and tighten to 49 N.m (36 ft. lbs.).
  9. Reconnect the shifter interlock cable.
  10. Center the clock spring (3) (if necessary) and install it on the column (4) . Refer to Restraints/CLOCKSPRING - Installation .
    Fig 5: SHROUD REMOVAL/INSTALL
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    1 - Upper Shroud
    2 - Lower Shroud
  11. Snap together the column shrouds (1 AND 2) and install the mounting screws .
    Fig 6: KNEE BLOCKER
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  12. Install the steering column opening cover. Refer to Body/Instrument Panel/COVER, Steering Column Opening - Installation .
    NOTE: Do not reuse the old steering wheel bolt (a new bolt must be used)
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