2006 DODGE RAM SRT-10 Service Repair Manual

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual GEAR SHIFT LEVER
REMOVAL
1. Remove the kneeblocker (2) and steering column
opening reinforcement (1). (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-
STRUMENT PANEL/KNEE BLOCKER -
REMOVAL).
2. Remove the upper and lower colu

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual 7. Remove the blocker pin (1) from the inhibit link slot
(2) and remove the lever (3) by pulling forward
toward the steering wheel and to the left then
down.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the lever assembly

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual 2. The block inhibitor pin and spring (1) should seat
into the slider slot (2).
3. Install the mounting screws (1) and tighten to 12
Nꞏm (105 in. lbs.).
4. Cycle the key from ACC to RUN and ensure t

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual 10. Install the column back into place and tighten.
11. Install the kneeblocker (2) and steering column
reinforcement cover (1). (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-
STRUMENT PANEL/KNEE BLOCKER -
INSTALLATION).

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual 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

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual INSTALLATION
1. Install the upper steering coupling shaft (3) to the
vehicle.
2. Install the upper steering coupling shaft seal (2) by
pushing it in securing the four tangs (1) to the
panel.
NOTE: A n

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual LOWER STEERING COUPLING
REMOVAL
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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
NOTE: The steering column on vehicles with an automatic transmission may

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DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006  Service Repair Manual 5. Remove and discard the upper coupler pinch bolt
(1).
6. Remove and discard the lower coupler pinch bolt
(2).
7. Remove the lower steering shaft coupler (3).