Steering Wheel: Service and Repair

Steering Wheel Removal
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and precautions and procedures before performing repairs or service.
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the radio and the navigation system, then write down the customer's XM radio channel presets.
2. Align the front wheels straight ahead, then remove the driver's airbag from the steering wheel.
3. Disconnect the cruise control set/resume switch, audio remote switch and HFL/HFL-voice control switch connectors (if equipped).





4. Loosen the steering wheel bolt (A).





5. Install a commercially available steering wheel puller (A) on the steering wheel (B). Free the steering wheel from the steering column shaft by turning the pressure bolt (C) 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 (D) 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.





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






Steering Wheel Disassembly/Reassembly

Steering Wheel 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 three full 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. 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 (A) and tighten it to the specified torque. Connect the audio remote switch, the cruise control set/resume switch and the HFL/HFL-voice control switch connectors (if equipped). Make sure the wire harness is routed and fastened properly.
4. Install the driver's airbag, and confirm that the system is operating properly.
5. Enter the anti-theft codes for the radio and the navigation system, then enter the customer's XM radio channel presets. Reset the clock.
6. Check the cruise control, audio remote, navigation system, voice control, HFL, and turn signal canceling for proper operation.