RAM 2500 Truck 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1997)
Fig 55 Steering Wheel Lock Lever
b. Be sure flag on rear of switch is positioned above steering wheel lock lever.
c. Align dowel pins on rear of switch into holes on side of steering column.
d. Install 3 ignition switch mounting screws. Tighten screws to 3 Nm +/- 5 Nm (26 in lb +/- 4 in lb) torque.
11. Connect electrical connectors to ignition switch and halo lamp. Make sure that switch locking tabs are fully seated in wiring connectors.
12. Install steering column covers (shrouds). Tighten screws to 2 Nm (17 in lb) torque.
13. Install tilt column lever (if equipped).
14. Connect negative cable to battery.
15. Check for proper operation of halo light.
16. Automatic Transmission Only: Shifter should lock in PARK position when key is in LOCK position (if equipped with shift lock device). Shifter
should unlock when key rotated to ON position.
17. Check for proper operation of ignition switch in ACCESSORY, LOCK, OFF, ON, RUN, and START positions.
18. Steering wheel should lock when key is in LOCK position. Rotate steering wheel to verify Steering wheel should unlock when key is rotated to ON
position.
