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Steering Wheel

STEERING WHEEL REPLACEMENT

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 1859-A Steering Wheel Puller

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in Restraint Systems.
2. Remove the inflator module.
3. Remove the horn switch.
4. Make an alignment mark in order to note the relationship of the steering wheel to the steering shaft.
5. Remove the steering wheel nut.




6. Remove the steering wheel, using J 1859-A.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Align the marks made during the removal of the steering shaft and the steering wheel.




2. Install the steering wheel onto the steering shaft.
3. Install the steering wheel nut to the steering shaft.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 40 N.m (29 lb ft).

4. Install the horn switch.
5. Install the inflator module.
6. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in Restraint Systems.