Removal/Installation

Fig. 6 Typical steering column installation. FWD w/standard column exc. Charger, Daytona, Horizon, Laser, Omni & Turismo; models w/tilt wheel similar:

FWD MODELS EXC. CHARGER, DAYTONA, HORIZON, LASER, OMNI & TURISMO
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. On column shift vehicles, disconnect cable rod by prying rod out of grommet in shift lever.
3. Disconnect all wiring connectors at steering column jacket and remove steering wheel center pad.
4. Disconnect horn wires and horn switch.
5. Remove steering wheel.
6. Expose steering column bracket, remove instrument panel steering column cover and lower reinforcement. Remove bezel.
7. Remove indicator setscrew and shaft indicator pointer from shift housing.
8. Remove nuts attaching steering column bracket to instrument panel support, then lower the bracket support to the floor. Do not remove roll pin to remove steering column assembly.
9. Pull steering column rearward, and disconnect lower shaft from coupling.
10. Reinstall anti-rattle clip into lower coupling tube slot.
11. Remove column assembly out through passenger compartment being careful not to damage paint or trim.

Fig. 3 Installing shift lever grommets:

12. Cut plastic grommets from shift levers and install new grommets from rod side of lever using pliers and a backup washer. Apply grease to grommets.

Fig. 6 Typical steering column installation. FWD w/standard column exc. Charger, Daytona, Horizon, Laser, Omni & Turismo; models w/tilt wheel similar:

INSTALLATION
1. Align and insert lower stub shaft into coupling, raise column into position and loosely install bracket nuts. Pull column assembly rearward and torque nuts to 105 inch lbs.
2. With needle nose pliers, pull coupling spring upward until it touches the universal joint flange.
3. Snap gearshift rods into grommets.
4. Readjust gearshift linkage, as necessary.
5. Install steering wheel and torque nut to 60 ft. lbs., except on 1982 - 87 models. On 1982 - 87 models torque nut to 45 ft. lbs.
6. Install horn switch and horn switch wire.
7. Connect all wiring connectors at steering column jacket and install steering wheel pad.
8. Connect battery ground cable and test operation of lights and horn.
9. On column shift vehicles, connect gearshift indicator pointer to its approximate original location. Slowly move gearshift lever from 1 (low) to Park, pausing briefly at each position. The indicator pointer must align with each selector position. If necessary, loosen and readjust pointer correctly.
10. Install instrument panel steering column cover.