RAM 2500 Truck 2WD L6-359 5.9L DSL Turbo VIN D FI (1997)
Fig 53 Ignition Switch View From Column
Fig 54 Park Lock Linkage - Automatic Transmission - Typical
5. Automatic Transmission Only: Before attaching ignition switch to steering column, the transmission shifter must be in PARK position. The park
lock dowel pin on rear of ignition switch must also be properly indexed into the park lock linkag before installing switch.
6. The flag at rear of ignition switch must be properly indexed into steering column before installing switch. This flag is used to operate the steering
wheel lock lever in steering column. This lever allows steering wheel position to be locked when key switch is in LOCK position.
7. Place ignition switch in LOCK position. The switch is in the LOCK position when column lock flag is parallel to ignition switch terminals.
8. Automatic Transmission Only: Apply a light coating of grease to park lock dowel pin and park lock slider linkage. Before installing switch, push
the park lock slider linkage forward until it bottoms. Do a final positioning by pulling it rearward about one-quarter inch.
9. Apply a light coating of grease to both column lock flag and shaft at end of flag.
10. Place ignition switch into openings on steering column.
a. Automatic Transmission Only: Be sure park lock dowel pin on rear of ignition switch enters slot in park lock slider linkage.
