Comanche 4WD L6-242 4.0L VIN S MFI (1992)
Steering Column: Service and Repair
With Tilt
Removal/Installation
REMOVAL
Steering column removal is not necessary for lockplate cover, lockplate, steering shaft retaining ring, canceling cam, turn signal switch, upper
bearing preload spring or ignition key/lock cylinder service.
When removed from vehicle, the steering column must be handled carefully. Otherwise, plastic fasteners that maintain rigidity of
energy-absorbing components could be sheared or loosened.
1.
Disconnect battery ground cable.
2.
Paint alignment marks on intermediate shaft and steering shaft, for assembly reference.
3.
Disconnect steering shaft from intermediate shaft.
4.
Remove lower part of instrument panel, if necessary.
5.
Disconnect bracket from instrument panel and lower steering column.
6.
Disconnect all electrical connectors from steering column.
7.
Disconnect steering column toe plate from instrument panel, then remove steering column from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1.
Position steering column in vehicle, align reference marks and connect steering shaft to intermediate shaft. Torque retaining bolts to 33 ft. lbs.
2.
Connect all electrical connectors to steering column.
3.
Raise steering column and connect bracket to instrument panel. Torque attaching bolts to 22 ft. lbs.
4.
Connect steering column toe plate to instrument panel. Torque nuts to 6 ft. lbs.
5.
If removed, install lower part of instrument panel.
6.
Connect battery ground cable.
Disassembly
Fig. 31 Steering column support fixture
Tilt steering columns can be disassembled to the jacket when installed in vehicle. It must be removed from vehicle if further disassembly is required. If
column is removed for service, install column support fixture tool.
1.
If necessary, remove steering column from vehicle. Attach column support tool and clamp in vise.
2.
If steering column remains in vehicle, place front wheels in straight-ahead position.
3.
Disconnect battery ground cable, then remove steering wheel.
4.
On column shift models, remove gear selector lever retaining pin and lever from housing.
5.
On all models, remove lockplate cover.
6.
Compress lockplate with compressor tool No. J-23653-B or equivalent, release steering shaft retaining snap ring.
7.
Remove lockplate compressor tool and retaining snap ring.
8.
Remove lockplate, canceling cam, upper bearing preload spring and thrust washer from steering column/shaft.
9.
Remove hazard warning switch knob by pressing knob inward and turning counterclockwise.
10.
On column shift models, remove gear selector indicator cover retaining screws.
11.
On column shift models, remove gear selector indicator lamp bracket retaining screw. Do not remove lamp and bracket at this time.
12.
On all models, remove tilt-release lever.
13.
Disconnect turn signal wire harness connector, then remove plastic protector from wire harness.
14.
Remove turn signal switch retaining screws and dimmer switch actuator arm, then the switch.
15.
Remove wiper switch wire harness and all other wire harnesses located within steering column.
16.
Insert key into lock cylinder and turn to the On position.
