How Do You Remove and Install a Steering Column?

To remove the steering column, start by parking the vehicle with the wheels straight ahead and disconnecting the battery. Remove the steering wheel, lower instrument panel trim, and steering column covers. Take out the airbag system clockspring and multi-function switch. If the vehicle has an automatic transmission, detach the shift interlock cable from the key lock cylinder housing. Mark the relationship of the steering shaft lower universal joint to the steering gear input shaft, then remove the retainer pin and unscrew the pinch bolt. Separate the universal joint from the steering gear input shaft. Finally, remove the steering column mounting nuts and guide the column out from the instrument panel. To install the steering column, guide it into position and connect the U-joint with the steering gear input shaft. Install the mounting nuts and tighten them. Install the bolt through the U-joint and tighten it. Complete the installation by following the reverse of the removal procedure, ensuring the airbag clockspring is centered when installing the steering wheel and tightening the steering wheel bolt.

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Chrysler PT Cruiser Column-Steering
Part Number: 5057232AK
$478.80 MSRP: $700.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Column Steering
- Replaced by: 5057232AP
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser | Base, Base Convertible, GT, GT Convertible, Limited, Touring, Touring Convertible | 4 Cyl 2.4L
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Chrysler PT Cruiser Column-Steering
Part Number: 68004179AA
$241.03 MSRP: $306.71
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Column Steering; Column Assembly, Steering Column
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser | Base, Base Convertible, GT, GT Convertible, Limited, LX, Touring, Touring Convertible | 4 Cyl 2.4L
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Chrysler PT Cruiser Column-Steering
Part Number: 5057231AP
$1020.49
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Column Steering; Column Assembly, Steering Column
- Replaces: 5057231AM, 5057231AF, 5057231AN, 5057231AG, 5057231AO, 5057231AJ, 5057231AE, 5057231AK, 5057231AH, 5057231AL, 5057231AI
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | Base, Classic, Limited, Touring | 4 Cyl 2.4L
- 2006-2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser | Base, Base Convertible, GT, GT Convertible, Limited, Touring, Touring Convertible | 4 Cyl 2.4L
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Chrysler PT Cruiser Column-Steering
Part Number: 5057089AC
$779.76 MSRP: $889.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Column Steering Tilt
- Replaced by: 5057089AD
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser | Base, Base Convertible, GT, GT Convertible, Limited, Touring, Touring Convertible | 4 Cyl 2.4L
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Chrysler PT Cruiser Column-Steering
Part Number: 5057231AK
$888.06 MSRP: $1015.00
You Save: $126.94 (13%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Column Steering
- Replaced by: 5057231AP
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser | Base, Base Convertible, GT, GT Convertible, Limited, Touring, Touring Convertible | 4 Cyl 2.4L
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Chrysler PT Cruiser Column-Steering
Part Number: 5057231AN
$888.06 MSRP: $1015.00
You Save: $126.94 (13%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Column Steering
- Replaced by: 5057231AP
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser | Base, Limited, Touring | 4 Cyl 2.4L
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Chrysler PT Cruiser Column-Steering
Part Number: 4690697AH
$1162.80 MSRP: $1325.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Column Steering Tilt
- Replaced by: 4690697AI
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser | Base, Base Convertible, GT, GT Convertible, Limited, Touring, Touring Convertible | 4 Cyl 2.4L
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Chrysler PT Cruiser Column-Steering
Part Number: 68004234AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Column Steering; Column Assembly, Steering Column
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser | Base, Base Convertible, GT, GT Convertible, Limited, LX, Touring, Touring Convertible | 4 Cyl 2.4L
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Chrysler PT Cruiser Column-Steering
Part Number: 5057233AK
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Column Steering
- Replaced by: 5057233AN
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser | Base, Base Convertible, GT, GT Convertible, Limited, Touring, Touring Convertible | 4 Cyl 2.4L
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Chrysler PT Cruiser Column-Steering
Part Number: 5057233AM
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Column Steering
- Replaced by: 5057233AN
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser | GT, LX, Touring Convertible | 4 Cyl 2.4L
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Chrysler PT Cruiser Column-Steering
Part Number: 5057099AB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Column Steering Tilt
- Replaced by: 5057099AC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser | Base, Base Convertible, GT, GT Convertible, Limited, Touring, Touring Convertible | 4 Cyl 2.4L
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Chrysler PT Cruiser Column-Steering
Part Number: 4690698AF
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Column Steering Tilt
- Replaces: 4690698AE, 4690698AD
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser | Base, Base Convertible, GT, GT Convertible, Limited, Touring, Touring Convertible | 4 Cyl 2.4L

Chrysler PT Cruiser Steering Column Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q: How Do You Remove and Install a Steering Column?
A: To remove the steering column, start by parking the vehicle with the wheels straight ahead and disconnecting the battery. Remove the Steering Wheel, lower instrument panel trim, and steering column covers. Take out the airbag system clockspring and multi-function switch. If the vehicle has an automatic transmission, detach the shift interlock cable from the key lock cylinder housing. Mark the relationship of the steering shaft lower universal joint to the steering gear input shaft, then remove the retainer pin and unscrew the pinch bolt. Separate the universal joint from the steering gear input shaft. Finally, remove the steering column mounting nuts and guide the column out from the instrument panel. To install the steering column, guide it into position and connect the U-joint with the steering gear input shaft. Install the mounting nuts and tighten them. Install the bolt through the U-joint and tighten it. Complete the installation by following the reverse of the removal procedure, ensuring the airbag clockspring is centered when installing the steering wheel and tightening the steering wheel bolt.

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