Steering wheel doesn't lock

2011 JEEP WRANGLER
6 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
Avatar
[email protected]
  • MEMBER
  • 1 POST
Just bought a 2011 Jeep Wrangler Sport 2-dr. After removing the key from the ignition, the steering wheel will not lock. Why?
Asked 4 service techs. 2 said it should lock, and the other 2 said no.

Is there a lock and how do I replace it?
Feb 17, 2011 at 10:38 PM
Advertisement
Avatar
KASEKENNY
  • CERTIFIED EXPERT
  • 18,907 POSTS
The clock spring is what locks these steering wheels in place when the key is not in the on position.

If this does not lock at all then you will need to replace the clock spring.

Here is a guide that will help with replacing this:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/steering-wheel-clock-spring-removal

Below you will find the process from the manual on how to replace this. Please run through this material and let us know if you have other questions. Thanks
Images (Click to enlarge)
Attached Media
Attached Media
Jul 17, 2021 at 5:21 PM