My "Rock Solid" Ram Steering Upgrade Experience
#81
Should be a couple bolts where the column mounts to the dash, and a couple more where it mounts to the floor. Shift linkage, some electrical connectors, and out it comes. Leave the steering locked when you pull the column, else you run the danger of trashing the clockspring.
#82
Many thanks for the reply - I do see a nut (bottom right of black plastic) surrounding the shaft as it goes into the firewall - I guess this metal grate looking thing is throwing me off, thought I would find a connector to loosen up around there. Is there possibly a joint / coupler to be disengaged behind the black plastic piece? thanks
#83
#84
Much appreciated HeyYou - and not to sound like a complete donkey but, does this mean I must remove the entire steering wheel assembly down to the floor if I want to remove the steering shaft? Was hoping there was a connection point/joint at the bottom of the shaft somewhere around the collapsing sleeve? If not I'll start searching for directions to disassemble.
#85
Much appreciated HeyYou - and not to sound like a complete donkey but, does this mean I must remove the entire steering wheel assembly down to the floor if I want to remove the steering shaft? Was hoping there was a connection point/joint at the bottom of the shaft somewhere around the collapsing sleeve? If not I'll start searching for directions to disassemble.
#86
The column is essentially one piece..... with no user-serviceable parts...... The bushing at the bottom, (rock solid ram steering fix part) is about the only thing you can change. (aside from various switches in the column...) I didn't think you actually needed to remove the column to play with that though........
#87
The column is essentially one piece..... with no user-serviceable parts...... The bushing at the bottom, (rock solid ram steering fix part) is about the only thing you can change. (aside from various switches in the column...) I didn't think you actually needed to remove the column to play with that though........
#88
No. You don't. Just the bolts to the dash, the bolts to the floor, some electrical connectors, and shift linkage. That's it. All the rest stays together. Make SURE the column is locked before loosening a single bolt though, else you will be replacing the clockspring.
Also, air bags can kill, so, disconnect the battery and wait at LEAST 15 minutes before touching anything related to the air bag. That gives the DERM time to discharge, so you don't accidentally trip the airbag. WAY too exciting.
Also, air bags can kill, so, disconnect the battery and wait at LEAST 15 minutes before touching anything related to the air bag. That gives the DERM time to discharge, so you don't accidentally trip the airbag. WAY too exciting.
#89
No. You don't. Just the bolts to the dash, the bolts to the floor, some electrical connectors, and shift linkage. That's it. All the rest stays together. Make SURE the column is locked before loosening a single bolt though, else you will be replacing the clockspring.
Also, air bags can kill, so, disconnect the battery and wait at LEAST 15 minutes before touching anything related to the air bag. That gives the DERM time to discharge, so you don't accidentally trip the airbag. WAY too exciting.
Also, air bags can kill, so, disconnect the battery and wait at LEAST 15 minutes before touching anything related to the air bag. That gives the DERM time to discharge, so you don't accidentally trip the airbag. WAY too exciting.
#90