Dodge Ram Truck 1500-2500-3500. Manual — part 1497
4. Remove the two mounting screws (3) from the tilt
lever knob release bracket (1).
5. Disconnect the electrical harness plastic mounting
tab (2) from the the bracket (1).
6. Unsnap the cable (2) from the bracket (1).
7. Remove the end of the cable (2) from the tilt lever
knob release bracket (1).
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INSTALLATION
1. Route the cable (2) into the tilt lever release knob
bracket (1).
2. Snap the cable end (2) into the bracket (1).
NOTE: Use special care not to pry on the clock-
spring electrical connector when removing or
installing the mounting screw located next to the
clockspring.
NOTE: New screws should be used when install-
ing the tilt lever release knob bracket to the col-
umn.
3. Install the tilt lever release knob bracket (1) to the
column and install the two new mounting screws
(3) Tighten the two new screws to 4.5 N·m (40 in.
lbs.).
4. Install the electrical harness plastic mounting tab
(2) to the bracket (1).
5. Install the lower shroud.
6. Install the steering column opening cover (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/STEERING COLUMN
OPENING COVER - INSTALLATION).
7. Install the tilt lever handle.
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GEAR SHIFT LEVER
REMOVAL
1. Remove the kneeblocker. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/KNEE BLOCKER - REMOVAL).
2. Remove the upper and lower column shroud.
3. Remove and discard the brake light switch.
4. Loosen the column bolts and lower the column enough to allow clearance for the gear shift lever removal.
5. Disconnect the overdrive switch harness (if equipped).
6. Disconnect the shift cable from the shift lever.
7. Remove the SKIM.
8. Remove the gear shift lever mounting screws and
remove the lever (2).
9. Remove the blocker pin from the inhibit link slot
(1).
INSTALLATION
1. Install the lever assembly (2) using care to install
the pin in the blocker to slider slot (1) and install
the mounting screws and tighten to 12 N·m (105 in.
lbs.).
2. Cycle the key from ACC to RUN and ensure that
the blocker does not stick or bind.
3. Turn the key to the OFF position and ensure that
the shifter will not pull from the PARK position.
4. Connect
the
over
drive
switch
harness
(if
equipped).
NOTE: Route and tie off harness to original loca-
tion.
5. Connect the shift cable to the lever (2).
6. Ensure the gear shift lever and transmission are in the PARK position and snap the cable adjust clip in place.
7. Install a new brake light switch (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/BRAKE LAMP
SWITCH - INSTALLATION).
8. Install the SKIM and halo.
9. Install the upper and lower column shroud.
10. Install the column back into place and tighten.
11. Install the kneeblocker. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/KNEE BLOCKER - INSTALLATION).
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UPPER STEERING COUPLING
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
NOTE: The steering column on vehicles with an automatic transmission may not be equipped with an inter-
nal locking shaft that allows the ignition key cylinder to be locked with the key. Alternative methods of lock-
ing the steering wheel for service will have to be used.
2. Lock the steering wheel with the tire in the straight position.
3. Remove and discard the lower pinch bolt.
4. Lower the steering coupler shaft from the column.
5. Remove the upper steering coupling shaft (2) seal
by pushing in the four tags (1) securing it to the
panel.
6. Remove and discard the lower coupler pinch bolt
(1) from the lower steering coupling shaft (1).
7. Remove the upper steering coupling shaft (3) from
the vehicle.
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