Steering Wheel: Service and Repair

When removing steering wheel, use only specified puller. Do not hammer on end of steering column shaft. Hammering on shaft may damage plastic injections, affecting column assembly rigidity.

When attaching specified puller to steering wheel, use caution to prevent threading bolts through steering wheel hub into Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) coil assembly, damaging coil assembly.

REMOVAL
1. Remove screws from back of steering wheel assembly using a No. 30 Torx driver, then the inflatable restraint steering wheel module assembly from steering wheel assembly.
2. Disconnect SIR coil assembly electrical connector and retainer from inflatable restraint steering wheel module assembly.
3. Disconnect horn lead from column assembly.
4. Remove steering wheel using steering wheel puller tool No. J 1859-A and steering wheel puller bolts tool No. J 38720, or equivalents.

INSTALLATION
1. Route SIR coil assembly electrical connector to steering wheel, then install steering wheel, aligning block tooth on steering wheel with block tooth on steering column shaft within one female serration.
2. Install nut and torque to 32 ft. lbs.
3. Connect horn lead to column assembly.
4. Connect SIR coil assembly electrical connector and retainer to inflatable restraint steering wheel module assembly.
5. Secure SIR coil assembly electrical connector to steering wheel by inserting thick section of wire into existing retainers.
6. Position inflatable restraint steering wheel module assembly to steering wheel, ensure wiring is not exposed or trapped between module assembly and steering wheel.
7. Install inflatable restraint steering wheel module assembly screws and torque to 25 inch lbs.