Steering Wheel: Service and Repair

Steering Wheel Replacement

Special Tools
* J 1859-A Steering Wheel Puller
* J-36541-A Steering Wheel Puller Adapter
* J 42578 Steering Wheel Puller Legs

Removal Procedure




Warning: Refer to PSD SIE TITLE Error: SIE linked to empty Cell ID 178081 .

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the inflator module. Refer to Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement (Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement).
3. Remove the horn plunger from the steering column by pressing inward to the stop and rotating horn plunger 90 degrees.
4. Disconnect the steering wheel electrical connector.




5. Remove the retaining nut which secures the steering wheel to the steering wheel shaft.





Caution: When removing the steering wheel, use only the specified steering wheel puller. Do not hammer on the end of the steering column shaft. Hammering could loosen the plastic injections which maintain the steering column rigidity.

6. Install J 1859-A with J-36541-A or J 42578 to the steering wheel.
7. Remove the steering wheel using J 1859-A with J-36541-A or J 42578 .

Installation Procedure




1. Install the steering wheel to the steering wheel shaft.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the retaining nut that secures the steering wheel to the steering wheel shaft. Tighten the retaining nut to 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).




3. Connect the steering wheel electrical connector.
4. Install the horn plunger to the steering column.
5. Install the inflator module. Refer to Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement (Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement).
6. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling (Service and Repair).