RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-4.7L (2008)
10. Remove the upper shroud from the lower shroud and the steering column.
11. Remove the one center screw that secures the lower shroud to the steering column (4).
12. Remove the lower shroud from the steering column.
13. Disconnect the two instrument panel wire harness connectors from the two connector receptacles located below the steering column on the back of
the clockspring housing.
14. On vehicles equipped with Electronic Stability Program (ESP), disconnect the instrument panel wire harness connector from the applied connector
for the Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) located below the steering column on the back of the clockspring housing.
15. Remove the two screws (2) that secure the clockspring (4) to the multi-function switch mounting housing on the steering column (3).
16. Remove the clockspring from the multi-function switch mounting housing. The clockspring cannot be repaired. It must be replaced if ineffective or
damaged, or if the driver airbag has been deployed.
17. If the removed clockspring is to be reused, be certain to secure the clockspring rotor to the clockspring case to maintain clockspring centering until
it is reinstalled on the steering column. If clockspring centering is not maintained, the clockspring must be centered again before it is reinstalled.
See: Procedures .
Installation
INSTALLATION
WARNING: To avoid serious or fatal injury on vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) before
attempting any steering wheel, steering column, airbag, seat belt tensioner, impact sensor, or instrument panel component diagnosis or service.
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before performing
further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the SRS. Failure to take the proper precautions could result in accidental
airbag deployment.
CAUTION: If the clockspring is not properly centered in relation to the steering wheel, steering shaft and steering gear, it may be damaged.
See: Procedures. Service replacement clocksprings are shipped pre-centered and with a locking pin installed. This locking pin should not be
removed until the clockspring has been installed on the steering column. If the locking pin is removed before the clockspring is installed on a
steering column, the clockspring centering procedure must be performed.
NOTE: Before starting this procedure, be certain that the front wheels are still in the straight-ahead position.
