Steering Wheel: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

NOTE:
- SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures in the SRS before performing repairs or service. Refer to Air Bags and Seat Belts.
- Before removing the steering wheel, align the front wheels straight ahead.

1. Remove the driver's airbag assembly from the steering wheel.





2. Disconnect the cruise control switch connector.





3. Loosen the steering wheel bolt, then install a steering wheel puller on the steering wheel and remove it.

CAUTION:
- Do not tap on the steering wheel or the steering column shaft when removing the steering wheel.
- If you thread the puller bolts into the wheel hub more than five threads, the bolts will hit the wheel lower cover and damage it. To prevent this, install a pair of jam nuts five threads up on each puller bolt.





INSTALLATION





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





2. Position the two tabs of the turn signal cancelling sleeve as shown, and install the steering wheel on to the steering column shaft, making sure the steering wheel boss engages the pins 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 (29 ft. lbs.).
4. Connect the cruise control switches connector if equipped.
5. Install the driver's airbag assembly, and confirm that the system is operating properly.
6. Check the cruise control set/resume switches and turn signal cancelling for proper operation.