Disabling or Removing the Steering Wheel Lock

[ogfalcon]

Anyone know how to do this?

 

[libertyman]

why would you want to do this?

 

[ogfalcon]

Because my steering column has developed a "clicking" noise when I rotate the steering wheel, and it's driving me crazy. I'm trying to troubleshoot the noise, because I think it's coming from the steering wheel lock or a worn out blinker mechanism. I can't take the Jeep to the dealership because in South Korea, it's pretty hard to find a Jeep dealership...

 

[valvestem]

keyhole

I don't believe you need to do what you are asking to trouble shoot your clicking noise. The steering wheel/air bag has to come off to access the turn signal mechanism. I don'r recommend doing this yourself unless you are familiar with this type of disassembly.

 

[ogfalcon]

There was a guy I talked to who said you could disable the steering wheel lock on a Grand Cherokee for sure, and possibly a Liberty, by removing a small panel on the steering column just above the firewall but underneath the dash. This is what I would like to try first, as I would not have to remove the steering wheel and airbag. I am familiar with this type of work, just not on a KJ. I was just wondering if anyone else knew of a way to disable the steering wheel lock or to help troubleshoot the noise. I did a search here and over at LOST, and while I found a couple threads on the subject, everyone took there KJ to the dealership to be fixed. I don't have that luxury.

 

[hyde]

I have the clicking sound at every full turn, but it really hasn't bothered me that much, if it is that loud, I would get it checked by dealer to see that's the source. Liberty's got a lot other ticks and clicks and rattles..

 

[especko]

if the clicking noise occurs all the time when you spin the wheel back and forth, then it is most likely the clockspring in the in steering wheel.