OEM Dodge Viper Steering Column

Dodge Viper Steering Column Parts and Q&A

• Steering Column
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  Q: How is the Steering Column Installed on Dodge Viper?

  A:

  Before installing the steering column, set the Ignition Switch to ON if it needs to happen while powered on. Fit the shaft (2) through the ignition switch by pushing the end with the taper onto it. Hold the switch in place with screw (1). Slide the end of the halo lamp onto the factory harness, snapping the tabs into the ignition cylinder housing. Place the multi-function/windshield wiper switch on the column and attach it with two screws. Place the small Clock Spring onto the end of the column and put the latch hooks into the column. Position the ignition key cylinder in the ON direction, insert it into the ignition cylinder housing until the retaining tab (2) locks and then release the key cylinder. Drill the small holes for the steering column, then attach the steering column bases into the opening for the column, fitting the mounting brackets with studs and use two lower nuts to hold it. Join the wiring harness electrical connectors (1, 2, 3) to the multi-function switch, windshield wiper switch and ignition switch and hook connector 3 up to the Clock Spring (2). Position the column correctly, then assemble two upper support nuts and tighten all four to 17 Nm (150 in. lbs.). Place both front wheels entirely straight ahead and turn the shaft of the steering column until its missing spline area is level with the other splines on the intermediate shaft extension (5) coupling. Couple the intermediate shaft extension (5) onto the shaft of the steering column (3), put the pinch bolt through it and tighten using 49 Nm (36 ft. lbs.). Place the upper and lower shrouds (4 and 8) around the steering column. Join the upper section to the lower, secure them with screws and they should click together. Before fitting the Steering Wheel, line up the Clock Spring so it doesn't touch the top of the shaft; after that, push the steering wheel onto the column, position its spline where the missing spline is and make sure no part of the Clock Spring is blocked. Secure the steering wheel retaining bolt and tighten it by 54 Nm or 40 ft. lbs. Plug the connector from the horn switch (2) into the driver Air Bag (1) and join the squib wires (6) by the color codes and push them in until you hear a click. Put the squib wiring routing clips (3, 4) on the steering wheel, place the driver air bag where necessary, then screw in three air bag brackets, tightening them to 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.) Put the lower instrument panel Steering Column Cover into place. After completing the air bag System Test, join the battery ground terminal again, check all parts of the steering column, restore the radio and clock settings, check the tilt adjustments and follow a road test to check the steering system.