Ignition CHRYSLER VOYAGER 2002 Service Manual

COLUMN
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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COLUMN
DESCRIPTION - STEERING COLUMN.......10
WARNING
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS.............10
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - STEERING
COLUMN............................12
REMOVAL.............................12
INSTALLATION.........................13
SPECIFICATIONS
COLUMN TORQUE....................14
IGNITION SWITCH
REMOVAL.............................15
INSTALLATION.........................16
LOCK CYLINDER HOUSING
DESCRIPTION - IGNITION INTERLOCK......17
REMOVAL.............................17INSTALLATION.........................20
KEY/LOCK CYLINDER
DESCRIPTION.........................21
OPERATION...........................21
REMOVAL.............................22
INSTALLATION.........................22
GEAR SHIFT LEVER
REMOVAL.............................22
INSTALLATION.........................22
SHROUD
REMOVAL.............................23
INSTALLATION.........................23
STEERING WHEEL
REMOVAL.............................23
INSTALLATION.........................25
COLUMN
DESCRIPTION - STEERING COLUMN
The steering column has been designed to be ser-
viced as a complete assembly (Fig. 1), except for the
components listed here. They are the key cylinder,
ignition switch, lock cylinder housing, multi-function
switch, clockspring, halo lamp, speed control
switches, driver airbag, trim shrouds, steering wheel
and steering column intermediate shaft (Fig. 2).
These replaceable components of the steering column
can be serviced without requiring removal of the
steering column from the vehicle.
WARNING
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS - WARN-
ING)
WARNING: BEFORE BEGINNING ANY SERVICE
PROCEDURES THAT INVOLVES REMOVING THE
AIR BAG. REMOVE AND ISOLATE THE NEGATIVE
(-) BATTERY CABLE (GROUND) FROM THE VEHI-
CLE BATTERY. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO
DISABLE THE AIR BAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO DO
THIS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR BAG
DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
Fig. 1 Steering Column
1 - STEERING COLUMN
2 - B.T.S.I.
3 - TILT RELEASE LEVER
4 - KEY CYLINDER
5 - SHIFT LEVER
6 - MOUNTING HOLES
7 - COUPLING
19 - 10 COLUMNRS
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WARNING: THE AIR BAG SYSTEM IS A SENSITIVE,
COMPLEX ELECTRO-MECHANICAL UNIT. BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO DIAGNOSE, REMOVE OR INSTALL
THE AIR BAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS YOU MUST
FIRST DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY
NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE. THEN WAIT TWO
MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DIS-
CHARGE. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN
ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG AND
POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY. THE FASTENERS,
SCREWS, AND BOLTS, ORIGINALLY USED FOR
THE AIR BAG COMPONENTS, HAVE SPECIAL
COATINGS AND ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED
FOR THE AIR BAG SYSTEM. THEY MUST NEVER
BE REPLACED WITH ANY SUBSTITUTES. ANYTIME
A NEW FASTENER IS NEEDED, REPLACE WITH
THE CORRECT FASTENERS PROVIDED IN THE
SERVICE PACKAGE OR FASTENERS LISTED IN
THE PARTS BOOKS.
WARNING: SAFETY GOGGLES SHOULD BE WORN
AT ALL TIMES WHEN WORKING ON STEERING
COLUMNS.
CAUTION: Disconnect negative (ground) cable from
the battery before servicing any column compo-
nent.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove the pivot pins
to disassemble the tilting mechanism. Damage will
occur.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - STEERING
COLUMN
For diagnosis of conditions relating to the steering
column (Refer to 19 - STEERING - DIAGNOSIS ANDTESTING) and (Refer to 19 - STEERING - DIAGNO-
SIS AND TESTING).
REMOVAL
NOTE: Before proceeding, (Refer to 19 - STEERING/
COLUMN - WARNING).
(1) Make sure the front wheels of the vehicle are
in the STRAIGHT AHEAD position before beginning
the column removal procedure.
(2) Disconnect negative (ground) cable from the
battery and isolate cable from battery terminal.
(3) Remove the lower shroud (Refer to 19 -
STEERING/COLUMN/LOWER SHROUD - REMOV-
AL).
(4) Remove the traction off switch.
(5) Remove the upper shroud.
(6) Remove the cluster trim bezel (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/CLUSTER BEZEL -
REMOVAL).
(7) Remove the knee blocker (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INSTRUMENT PANEL/STEERING COLUMN
OPENING COVER - REMOVAL).
(8) Remove the parking brake handle link.
(9) Remove the knee blocker reinforcement (Refer
to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/KNEE
BLOCKER - REMOVAL).
(10) Remove the airbag (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
CAL/RESTRAINTS/DRIVER AIRBAG - REMOVAL).
(11) Remove the steering wheel retaining nut.
(12) Remove the vibration damper weight.
(13) Remove the steering wheel (Refer to 19 -
STEERING/COLUMN/STEERING WHEEL -
REMOVAL). (Fig. 3)
(14) Disconnect the wiring harness connectors
from the clockspring, multi-function switch, halo
lamp, SKIM module, ignition switch and BTSI sole-
noid.
1 - CLOCKSPRING WIRING
2 - STEERING WHEEL
3 - UPPER SHROUD
4 - FIXED SHROUD
5 - SCREW
6 - STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING PLATE
7 - NUT
8 - DASH PANEL STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING BRACKET
9 - STUDS (4)
10 - STEERING COLUMN LOCKING PIN
11 - NUT/WASHER ASSEMBLY
12 - STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
13 - LOWER SHROUD
14 - SCREWS
15 - STEERING WHEEL RETAINING NUT16 - STEERING WHEEL DAMPER
17 - CLOCKSPRING
18 - SCREW
19 - MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH
20 - PINCH BOLT
21 - STEERING COLUMN COUPLER
22 - PINCH BOLT RETAINING PIN
23 - DASH PANEL
24 - SILENCER SHELL
25 - INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SHIELD AND SEAL
26 - INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
27 - ROLL PIN
28 - POWER STEERING GEAR
29 - FRONT SUSPENSION CRADLE/CROSSMEMBER
19 - 12 COLUMNRS
COLUMN (Continued)
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(15) Disconnect the shift cable at the lever. (Fig. 4)
(16) Remove the pinch side clip, then remove the
cable from the bracket on the column.
(17) Remove the pinch bolt coupling. (Fig. 5)
(18) Loosen the two lower mounting nuts.
(19) Remove the two upper mounting nuts
(20) Remove the steering column.
(21) Remove the clockspring (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/RESTRAINTS/CLOCKSPRING - REMOV-
AL). (Fig. 6)
(22) Remove the mounting plate with the multi-
function switch.
(23) Remove the halo-lamp.(24) Remove the ignition key cylinder (Refer to 19
- STEERING/COLUMN/KEY/LOCK CYLINDER -
REMOVAL).
(25) Remove the BTSI.
INSTALLATION
To service the steering wheel components or the
airbag (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/
DRIVER AIRBAG - REMOVAL). Follow all WARN-
INGS AND CAUTIONS.
(1) Make sure the front wheels of the vehicle are
still in the STRAIGHT AHEAD position before begin-
ning the column installation procedure.
(2) Install the BTSI.
(3) Install the ignition key cylinder (Refer to 19 -
STEERING/COLUMN/KEY/LOCK CYLINDER -
INSTALLATION).
(4) Install the halo-lamp.
Fig. 3 STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL
1 - STEERING WHEEL
2 - PULLER
Fig. 4 SHIFT CABLE MOUNTING
1 - SHIFT CABLE MOUNT
2 - SHIFT LEVER
Fig. 5 PINCH BOLT
1 - PINCH BOLT
2 - STEERING COLUMN
Fig. 6 CLOCKSPRING
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COLUMN (Continued)
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(5) Install the mounting plate with the multi-func-
tion switch.
(6) Install the clockspring (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
CAL/RESTRAINTS/CLOCKSPRING - INSTALLA-
TION).
(7) Install the steering column to the vehicle.
(8) Install the two upper mounting nuts
(9) Tighten the two lower mounting nuts and the
two upper mounting nuts. Tighten to 12 N´m (105 in.
lbs.).
(10) Install the coupling onto the intermediate
shaft and install the pinch bolt. Tighten the pinch
bolt to 28 N´m (250 in. lbs.).
(11) Install the cable from the bracket on the col-
umn, then install the pinch side clips.
(12) Reconnect the shift cable at the lever.
(13) Reconnect the wiring harness connectors to
the clockspring, multi-function switch, halo lamp,
SKIM module, ignition switch and BTSI solenoid.
(14) Install the steering wheel (Refer to 19 -
STEERING/COLUMN/STEERING WHEEL -
INSTALLATION).
(15) Install the vibration damper weight.
(16) Install the steering wheel retaining nut.
Tighten the nut to 61 N´m (45 ft. lbs.)
(17) Install the airbag (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
RESTRAINTS/DRIVER AIRBAG - INSTALLATION).
(18) Install the knee blocker reinforcement (Refer
to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/KNEE
BLOCKER - INSTALLATION).(19) Install the parking brake handle link.
(20) Install the knee blocker (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INSTRUMENT PANEL/STEERING COLUMN
OPENING COVER - INSTALLATION).
(21) Install the cluster trim bezel (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/CLUSTER BEZEL -
INSTALLATION).
(22) Install the upper shroud (Refer to 19 -
STEERING/COLUMN/LOWER SHROUD - INSTAL-
LATION).
(23) Install the traction off switch.
(24) Install the lower shroud.
SPECIFICATIONS
COLUMN TORQUE
DESCRIPTION N´mFt.
Lbs.In.
Lbs.
Steering Wheel Retaining
Nut61 45 Ð
Steering Column Mounting
Bracket Attaching Nuts12 Ð 105
Steering Column Coupling
Pinch Bolt28 Ð 250
Steering Column Airbag
Module Attaching Nuts11 Ð 100
19 - 14 COLUMNRS
COLUMN (Continued)
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IGNITION SWITCH
REMOVAL
The ignition switch attaches to the lock cylinder
housing on the end opposite the lock cylinder (Fig. 7).
For ignition switch terminal and circuit identifica-
tion, refer to the appropriate wiring information. The
wiring information includes wiring diagrams, proper
wire and connector repair procedures, further details
on wire harness routing and retention, as well as
pin-out and location views for the various wire har-
ness connectors, splices and grounds.
(1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
(2) Remove steering column cover retaining screws
(Fig. 8).(3) Remove parking brake release cable from han-
dle (Fig. 9).
(4) Remove screws holding steering column
shrouds (Fig. 10)and remove lower shroud.
Fig. 7 Ignition SwitchÐViewed From Below Column
1 - IGNITION SWITCH
2 - LOCK CYLINDER HOUSING
3 - RETAINING TABS
Fig. 8 Steering Column Cover
1 - SCREWS
2 - STEERING COLUMN COVER
Fig. 9 Parking Brake Release Cable
1 - PARKING BRAKE CABLE
2 - PARKING BRAKE HANDLE
Fig. 10 Steering Column Shroud Screws
1 - STEERING WHEEL
2 - SCREWS
3 - LOWER STEERING COLUMN SHROUD
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(5) Place key cylinder in RUN position. Depress
lock cylinder retaining tab and remove key cylinder
(Fig. 11).
(6) Remove ignition switch mounting screw (Fig.
12) with a #10 Torxttamper proof bit.
(7) Depress retaining tab (Fig. 8) or (Fig. 13) and
gently pry ignition switch from steering column (Fig.
14).
(8) Disconnect electrical connectors from ignition
switch and remove switch (Fig. 15).
INSTALLATION
The ignition switch attaches to the lock cylinder
housing on the end opposite the lock cylinder (Fig. 7)
. For ignition switch terminal and circuit identifica-
tion, refer to the Wiring Diagrams section.
(1) Ensure the ignition switch is in the RUN posi-
tion and the actuator shaft in the lock housing is in
the RUN position.
(2) Install electrical connectors to ignition switch.
Fig. 11 Lock Cylinder Retaining Tab
1 - IGNITION SWITCH
2 - RETAINING TAB
Fig. 12 Ignition Switch Mounting Screw
1 - MOUNTING SCREW
2 - IGNITION SWITCH
Fig. 13 Ignition Switch Retaining Tab
1 - IGNITION SWITCH
2 - RETAINING TAB
Fig. 14 Removing Ignition Switch
1 - IGNITION SWITCH
2 - RETAINING TAB
19 - 16 COLUMNRS
IGNITION SWITCH (Continued)
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(3) Carefully install the ignition switch. The
switch will snap over the retaining tabs (Fig. 16) .
Install mounting screw (Fig. 12).
(4) Install upper and lower shrouds.
(5) Install key cylinder (cylinder retaining tab will
depress only in the RUN position).
(6) Connect negative cable to battery.(7) Check for proper operation of ignition switch
and key-in warning switch.
LOCK CYLINDER HOUSING
DESCRIPTION - IGNITION INTERLOCK
All vehicles equipped with automatic transaxles
have an interlock system. The system prevents shift-
ing the vehicle out of Park unless the ignition lock
cylinder is in the Unlock, Run or Start position. In
addition, the operator cannot rotate the key to the
lock position unless the shifter is in the park posi-
tion. On vehicles equipped with floor shift refer to
the - Transaxle for Automatic Transmission Shifter/
Ignition Interlock.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect negative (ground) cable from the
battery and isolate cable from battery terminal.
(2) Remove the screws attaching the lower steer-
ing column cover to the instrument panel (Fig. 17),
then remove the cover from the lower instrument
panel.
Fig. 15 Ignition Switch Connectors
1 - KEY IN SWITCH
2 - PRNDL SWITCH
3 - IGNITION SWITCH
Fig. 16 Ignition Switch Installation
1 - IGNITION SWITCH
2 - ACTUATOR SHAFT
3 - RETAINING TABS
Fig. 17 Lower Steering Column Cover Attachment
1 - PARK BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE
2 - STEERING COLUMN COVER
3 - STEERING COLUMN
4 - ATTACHING CLIP
5 - ATTACHING SCREWS
6 - HOOD RELEASE LEVER
7 - ATTACHING SCREWS
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IGNITION SWITCH (Continued)
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(8) Remove the two screws holding the metal cover
in place below the shifter/ignition interlock linkage
(Fig. 22), then remove the cover.
(9) Disconnect the shifter/ignition interlock link
from the lever on the lock cylinder housing (Fig. 23).
(10) Remove the key cylinder. To do this:
²Turn the key placing the key cylinder in the ON
position.²Depress and hold the retaining tab on the bot-
tom of the lock cylinder housing (Fig. 24).
²Pull the key cylinder straight out of the lock cyl-
inder housing.
(11) Remove the vehicle wiring harness connector
from the key cylinder halo lamp (Fig. 25).
(12) Remove the key cylinder halo lamp from the
lock cylinder housing.
Fig. 22 Cover Removal/Installation
1 - IGNITION SWITCH
2 - SCREW
3 - COVER
Fig. 23 Shifter/Ignition Interlock Linkage
Disconnected
1 - LEVER
2 - LINK
3 - LOCK CYLINDER HOUSING
Fig. 24 Cylinder Retaining Tab
1 - IGNITION SWITCH
2 - RETAINING TAB
Fig. 25 Wiring Harness Connection To Halo Lamp
1 - IGNITION SWITCH
2 - STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
3 - WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR
4 - IGNITION SWITCH HALO LIGHT
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LOCK CYLINDER HOUSING (Continued)
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(13) Remove the ignition switch mounting screw
(Fig. 26).
(14) Depress the two retaining tabs (Fig. 27), then
remove the ignition switch from the lock cylinder
housing.
(15) Disconnect both tilt mechanism springs from
their mounting posts on the tilt housing (Fig. 28),
then move them to the side out of the way (Fig. 29).
(16) While supporting the lock cylinder housing,
remove both mounting screws securing the lock cyl-
inder housing to the column (Fig. 29).
(17) Remove the lock cylinder housing from the
bottom of the steering column.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the lock cylinder housing in the bottom
of the steering column lining up the mounting holes.
(2) Install the self-tapping lock cylinder housing
mounting screws through the top of the column into
the housing (Fig. 29) . Tighten the two mounting
screws to a torque of 11 N´m (100 in. lbs.).
(3) Connect both tilt mechanism springs back onto
their mounting posts making sure the spring hooks
engage the grooves in the posts (Fig. 28) .
(4) Ensure that the ignition switch and the actua-
tor shaft in the lock cylinder housing are in the ON
position.
Fig. 26 Ignition Switch Mounting Screw
1 - MOUNTING SCREW
2 - IGNITION SWITCH
Fig. 27 Ignition Switch Retaining Tabs
1 - IGNITION SWITCH
2 - LOCK CYLINDER HOUSING
3 - RETAINING TABS
Fig. 28 Tilt Mechanism Spring Removal/Installation
1 - SPRINGS
2 - POST
3 - GROOVE
Fig. 29 Lock Cylinder Housing Mounting Screw
Location
1 - SPRINGS
2 - MOUNTING SCREWS
19 - 20 COLUMNRS
LOCK CYLINDER HOUSING (Continued)
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(5) Carefully install the ignition switch over the
actuator shaft (Fig. 30) . The switch will snap over
the retaining tabs on the housing.
(6) Install the ignition switch mounting screw (Fig.
26) .
(7) Install the key cylinder halo lamp on the lock
cylinder housing.
(8) Install the vehicle wiring harness connector
onto the key cylinder halo lamp (Fig. 25) .
(9) Install the key cylinder (with key in it turned
to the ON position) by sliding it straight into the lock
cylinder housing aligning the retaining tab on the
key cylinder with the hole in the lock cylinder hous-
ing.
(10) Turn the key to the OFF position and remove
the key.
(11) Connect the shifter/ignition interlock link to
the lever on the lock cylinder housing by aligning the
retaining tab on the lever with the ramp on the link
(Fig. 23) , then pushing the two together.
(12) Install the metal cover in place below the
shifter/ignition interlock linkage using the two
screws (Fig. 22) .
(13) Install the steering column fixed shroud on
the steering column (Fig. 21) using its 2 mounting
screws.
(14) Install the trim bezel on the instrument panel
above the steering column. The trim bezel is
mounted to the instrument panel using 2 screws (one
on each side of the column) and retaining clips.
(15) Install the lower steering column shroud on
the steering column. Install and securely tighten the
center screw attaching the lower shroud to the tilt
head on the column (Fig. 20) .(16) Install the upper steering column shroud over
the tilt head of the steering column snapping it into
place on the lower shroud. Install and securely
tighten the 2 remaining screws attaching the upper
shroud to the lower shroud (Fig. 20) .
(17) Install the steering column cover liner on the
instrument panel below the steering column (Fig. 19)
. Install and securely tighten the 10 bolts attaching
the steering column cover liner to the instrument
panel.
(18) Install the parking brake pedal release cable
on the parking brake release lever in the lower steer-
ing column cover (Fig. 18) .
(19) Install the lower steering column trim cover
on the instrument panel below the steering column.
Install and securely the screws attaching the lower
steering column cover to the instrument panel (Fig.
17) .
(20) Connect the negative (ground) cable on the
battery terminal.
KEY/LOCK CYLINDER
DESCRIPTION
The lock cylinder is inserted in the end of the
housing opposite the ignition switch.
OPERATION
The ignition key rotates the cylinder to 5 different
detents (Fig. 31) :
²Accessory
²Off (lock)
²Unlock
²On/Run
²Start
Fig. 30 Ignition Switch Installation
1 - IGNITION SWITCH
2 - ACTUATOR SHAFT
3 - RETAINING TABS
Fig. 31 Ignition Lock Cylinder Detents
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LOCK CYLINDER HOUSING (Continued)
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