Steering Wheel: Service and Repair

Removal
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures before performing repairs or service.

1. Align the front wheels straight ahead, then remove the driver's airbag from the steering wheel.





2. Disconnect the radio remote switch connectors (A) and cruise control switch connector (B).





3. Loosen the steering wheel bolt (A), and install a steering wheel puller (B) on the steering wheel (C). Free the steering wheel from the steering column shaft by turning the pressure bolt (D) of the puller.

Note these items when removing the steering wheel:
^ Do not tap on the steering wheel or the steering column shaft when removing the steering wheel.
^ If you thread the puller bolts (E) into the wheel hub more than five threads, the bolts will hit the cable reel and damage it. To prevent: this, install a pair of jam nuts five threads up on each puller bolt.





4. Remove the steering wheel puller, then remove the steering wheel bolt and steering wheel from the steering column.






Disassembly/Reassembly

Installation





1. Before installing the steering wheel, make sure the front wheels are aligned straight ahead, then center the cable reel (A). Do this by first rotating the cable reel clockwise until it stops. Then rotate it counterclockwise about two and half a turns. The arrow mark (B) on the cable reel label point should point straight up.





2. Position the two tabs (A) of the turn signal canceling sleeve (B) as shown, and install the steering wheel on to the steering column shaft, making sure the steering wheel hub (C) engages the pins (D) of the cable reel and tabs of the canceling sleeve. Do not tap on the steering wheel or steering column shaft when installing the steering wheel.
3. Install the steering wheel bolt and tighten it to 39 Nm (4.0 kgf-m, 29 ft. lbs.).
4. Connect the radio remote switch connector and cruise control switch connector.
5. Install the driver's airbag and confirm that the system is operating properly.
6. Check the horn, radio remote switches, cruise control set/resume switches and turn signal canceling for proper operation.