Steering Wheel: Service and Repair

Steering Wheel













Removal and Installation

1. NOTE: Make sure the wheels are in the straight-ahead position.

Remove the driver air bag module. For additional information, refer to Air Bag Systems.

2. Loosen the steering wheel bolt.

3. NOTICE: Removing the steering wheel without using a puller may damage the column bearings.

NOTE: Do not remove the steering wheel bolt until the steering wheel has been separated from the steering column shaft.

Using the Differential Bearing Remover, separate the steering wheel from the steering column shaft.





4. Remove and discard the steering wheel bolt.
- To install, tighten the new bolt to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

5. Disconnect the steering wheel switches electrical connector from the clockspring and remove the steering wheel.
- Carefully rotate the air bag harness wires through the opening in the steering wheel.

6. NOTICE: Do not allow the clockspring to turn from its removal position or damage to the clockspring may occur.

Tape the clockspring center rotor to the outer housing to keep it from rotating.





7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.