RAM 1500 Truck 2WD V8-5.7L VIN 2 (2006)
2 N.m (20 in. lbs.).
6. Position the upper shroud (1) onto the steering column over the lower shroud. On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, be certain to
engage the gearshift lever gap hider into the opening in the right side of both shroud halves.
7. Align the snap features on the upper shroud with the receptacles in the lower shroud and apply hand pressure to snap them together.
8. Install and tighten the two outboard screws that secure the upper shroud to the lower shroud. Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (20 in. lbs.).
9. Position the tilt steering column knob (1) onto the tilt adjuster actuator (3) on the left side of the steering column, then install and tighten the screw
(2) to secure the knob to the actuator. Tighten the screw to 2 N.m (20 in. lbs.).
NOTE: When reinstalling the steering wheel, be certain to index the yellow rubber booted engagement dowel on the upper surface of the
clockspring rotor between the two fins cast into the lower surface of the steering wheel armature hub.
10. Reinstall the steering wheel onto the steering column.
11. Reconnect the steering wheel wire harness connectors to the upper clockspring connector receptacles. Be certain that the steering wheel wire
harness is routed between the steering wheel back trim cover and the steering wheel armature.
12. Reinstall the driver airbag onto the steering wheel.
13. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
