Grand Cherokee 2WD V8-5.7L VIN 2 (2005)
Steering Control Module: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
MODULE-STEERING CONTROL
REMOVAL
WARNING: To avoid personal injury or death, on vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the supplemental restraint system before
attempting any steering wheel, steering column, airbag, occupant classification system, 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 supplemental restraint system. Failure to
take the proper precautions could result in accidental airbag deployment.
CAUTION: A service replacement Steering Control Module (SCM) is shipped with the clockspring pre-centered and with a molded plastic locking pin
installed. This locking pin should not be removed until the SCM has been installed on the steering column. If the locking pin is removed before the SCM
is installed on a steering column, the clockspring centering procedure must be performed.
NOTE: Before starting this procedure, be certain to turn the steering wheel until the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position and that the entire
steering system is locked or inhibited from rotation.
CAUTION: All fasteners must be torqued to specification to ensure proper operation of the steering column.
1. Position the front wheels straight-ahead.
2. Disconnect and isolate the negative (ground) cable from the battery.
WARNING: Wait two minutes for the airbag system reserve capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service.
3. Remove the driver airbag.
4. Remove the steering wheel retaining bolt (4), then slide the steering wheel (3) off the shaft (5).
