Steering Wheel: Service and Repair

Steering Wheel Replacement

Special Tools

KM-210-B Steering Wheel Puller

Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the SIR module. Refer to Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement (Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement).




3. Place match marks on the steering wheel and on the steering column shaft.
4. Disconnect the horn connector.
5. Remove the steering wheel nut (4) and the retaining clip.




6. Remove the steering wheel using the KM-210-B.
7. Unclip the contact ring from the steering wheel, if necessary.

Installation Procedure

1. Clip the contact ring on the steering wheel, if necessary.
2. Align the match marks on the steering wheel and the steering column shaft. Turn the signal-canceling cam on the wheel to the left.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the retaining clip and the steering wheel nut (4).

Tighten the steering wheel nut to 38 Nm (28 lb ft).

4. Bend the tabs to secure the retaining clip.
5. Install the SIR module. Refer to Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement (Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement).
6. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).