Dodge Nitro. Manual — part 895

Fig. 15: Identifying Tilt Lever, Ignition Switch, Clockspring, Steering Column & Skim/Skreem
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8. Install the steering column coupler bolt and tighten to 53 N.m (39 ft. lbs.).

9. Reconnect the shifter interlock cable.

10. Center the clock spring (3) (if necessary) and install it on the column (4). See Fig. 15, refer to

INSTALLATION .

1 - Tilt Lever
2 - Ignition Switch
3 - Clockspring
4 - Steering Column
5 - skim/skreem

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Fig. 16: Removing/Installing Shroud
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11. Snap together the column shrouds (1 & 2) and install the mounting screws. See Fig. 16.

1 - Upper Shroud
2 - Lower Shroud

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Fig. 17: Knee Blocker
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12. Install the steering column opening cover. Refer to INSTALLATION .

13. Install the steering wheel and tighten bolt to 54 N.m (40 ft. lbs.). See INSTALLATION.

14. Install the airbag, refer to INSTALLATION .

15. Install the negative battery terminal.

SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE CHART

NOTE:

Do not reuse the old steering wheel bolt (a new bolt must be used)

NOTE:

Be certain that the steering wheel mounting bolt is tightened to the proper
torque specification to ensure proper clockspring operation.

NOTE:

If equipped with cruise control, connect clock spring harness to cruise
switch harness on the steering wheel.

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SPECIFICATIONS

IGNITION SWITCH

DESCRIPTION

SWITCH-IGNITION

The electrical ignition switch is located on the steering column. It is used as the main on/off switching device
for most electrical components. The mechanical key cylinder is used to engage/disengage the electrical ignition
switch.

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING

SWITCH-IGNITION

ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSIS

For ignition switch electrical schematics, Refer to the appropriate section for the component.

MECHANICAL DIAGNOSIS (KEY DIFFICULT TO ROTATE)

Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission and a floor mounted shifter: a cable is used to connect
the interlock device in the steering column assembly, to the transmission floor shift lever. This interlock system
is used to lock the transmission shifter in the PARK position when the key cylinder is rotated to any position. If
the ignition key is difficult to rotate to or from any position, it may not be the fault of the key cylinder or the
steering column components. The brake transmission shift interlock cable may be out of adjustment. Refer to
ADJUSTMENTS . The interlock system within the steering column is not serviceable. If repair is necessary,
the steering column assembly must be replaced. . See REMOVAL.

Vehicles equipped with a manual transmission and a floor mounted shifter: on certain models, a button is
located on the steering column behind the ignition key cylinder. The button must be manually depressed to
allow rotation of the ignition key cylinder to any position. If it is difficult to rotate the key to any position, the
lever mechanism may be defective. This mechanism is not serviceable. If repair is necessary, the steering
column assembly must be replaced. See REMOVAL.

DESCRIPTION

N.m

Ft. Lbs.

In. Lbs.

Steering Wheel Bolt

54

40

-

Steering Column

Mounting Bolts

17

-

150

Steering Column Coupler

Bolt

53

39

-

Intermediate Shaft Lower

Support Bearing Nuts

12

9

106

Intermediate Shaft Lower

Coupler Bolt

53

39

-

Ignition Switch Screws

2

-

17

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