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2011 Jeep Wrangler Sahara, Automatic

Steering System: Column: Installation: Installation

2011 Jeep Wrangler Sahara, 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. Refer to Fig 1.
    Fig 2: Wiring Harness Column
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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. Refer to Fig 2.
  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). Refer to Fig 1.
  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 Fig 4 and CLOCKSPRING, INSTALLATION .
    Fig 5: Shroud Removal/Install
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    1 - Upper Shroud
    2 - Lower Shroud
  11. Snap together the column shrouds (1AND2) and install the mounting screws. Refer to Fig 5.
    Fig 6: Knee Blocker
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  12. Install the steering column opening cover. Refer to COVER, STEERING COLUMN OPENING, INSTALLATION .
    NOTE:

    Do not reuse the old steering wheel bolt (a new bolt must be used)

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