2006 DODGE RAM SRT-10 lock

KEY-IN IGNITION SWITCH
DESCRIPTION
The key-in ignition switch is integral to the ignition switch, which is mounted on the left side of the steering column.
ItclosesapathtogroundfortheCentralTimerModule(CTM)whentheignition key is inserted in the ignition key
cylinder and the driver door ajar switch is closed (driver door is open). The key-in ignition switch opens the ground
path when the key is removed from the ignition key cylinder. The ground pathis also opened when the driver door
ajar switch is open (driver door is closed).
The key-in ignition switch cannot be repaired and, if faulty or damaged, the entire ignition switch must be replaced,
(Refer to 19 - STEERING/COLUMN/IGNITION SWITCH - REMOVAL).
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
IGNITION SWITCH AND KEY LOCK CYLINDER
ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSIS
For ignition switch electrical schematics, refer to Ignition Switch in the appropriate section of Electrical Wiring Dia-
grams.
MECHANICAL DIAGNOSIS (KEY DIFFICULT TO ROTATE)
(Refer to 19 - STEERING/COLUMN/IGNITION SWITCH - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING).

STEERING WHEEL
REMOVAL
1. Disable and remove the driver’s side airbag. (Refer
to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/DRIVER AIR-
BAG - REMOVAL).
2. Partially remove the steering wheel bolt and leave
theboltinthecolumn.
3. Install puller CJ98-1 (2) or equivalent using the top
ofthebolttopushon.
4. Remove and discard the steering wheel bolt.
5. Remove the steering wheel (1).
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Do not reuse the old steering wheel bolt (a new bolt must be used)
1. Install steering wheel to the column
NOTE: Be certain that the steering wheel mounting bolt is tightened to the proper torque specification to
ensure proper clockspring operation.
2. Install the new steering wheel bolt. Tighten the bolt to 61 Nꞏm (45 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the driver’s side air bag. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/DRIVER AIRBAG - INSTALLATION).

TILT LEVER KNOB RELEASE
REMOVAL
1. Remove the screw (1) securing the tilt lever knob
(2).
2. Remove the steering column opening cover (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENTPANEL/STEERING COLUMN
OPENING COVER - REMOVAL).
3. Remove the lower shroud.
NOTE: Use special care not to pry on the clockspring electrical connector whenremovingorinstallingthe
mounting screw located next to the clockspring.
4. Remove the two mounting screws (1) from the tilt
lever knob release bracket (3).

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 column shrouds
(1&2).
3. Loosen the column bolts and lower the column
enough to allow clearance for the gear shift lever
removal.
4. Disconnect the overdrive switch harness (3) (if
equipped).
5. Disconnect the shift cable (2) from the shift lever.
6. Remove the gear shift lever mounting screws (1).

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 (3) reversing the way it
came out using care to install the pin (2) in the
blocker to slider slot (1).

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 that
the blocker does not stick or bind.
5. Turn the key to the OFF position and ensure that
the shifter will not pull from the PARK position.
6. Connect the over drive switch harness (if equipped)
(3).
NOTE: Route and tie off harness to original loca-
tion.
7. Connect the shift cable to the lever (2).
8. Ensure the gear shift lever and transmission are in
the PARK position and snap the cable adjust clip in
place.
9. Install the upper and lower column shrouds (1&2).

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).

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.