Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L VIN P Flex Fuel (2007)
Steering Shaft Coupler: Service and Repair
Steering Column
Removal
REMOVAL
WARNING: BEFORE SERVICING THE STEERING COLUMN THE AIRBAG SYSTEM MUST BE DISARMED. REFER TO
ELECTRICAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM FOR SERVICE PROCEDURES. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL
DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
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 the negative (ground) cable from the battery.
3. Remove the airbag (3).
4. Disconnect the electrical connector (2) from the air bag.
5. Remove the steering wheel (1) with special tool CJ98-1 (2) or an appropriate steering wheel puller.
CAUTION: Ensure the puller bolts are fully engaged into the steering wheel and not into the clockspring, before attempting to remove
the wheel. Failure to do so may damage the steering wheel/clockspring.
