Steering Wheel: Service and Repair

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. On Cavalier and Sunbird models, remove steering wheel center pad attaching screws.
3. Disconnect horn electrical connector, then remove steering wheel center pad.
4. On all models, remove steering wheel retaining nut and retainer.
5. Remove steering dampener, if equipped.
6. Scribe alignment marks on steering wheel and shaft to aid installation.
7. Using tool J-1859-03 or BT-61-9 or equivalent, remove steering wheel from shaft.
8. Reverse procedure to install. Torque steering wheel attaching nut to 30 ft. lbs.