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Steering Wheel Replacement




Steering Wheel Replacement

Tools Required

J 1859-A Steering Wheel Puller

Removal Procedure





Caution:
Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution Battery Disconnect Caution.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the SIR module. Refer to Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement.

3. Remove the steering wheel nut and the retaining clip.





Important:
In order to install the steering wheel correctly, match-mark the steering column shaft to the steering wheel.


4. Remove the steering wheel using the J 1859-A.

5. Unclip the contact right from the steering wheel, if necessary.

Installation Procedure





1. Clip the contact ring on the steering wheel, if necessary.

Important:
In order to correctly install the steering wheel, match-mark the steering column shaft to the steering wheel.


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.

Notice:
Refer to Fastener Notice Fastener Notice.

3. Install the retaining clip and the steering wheel nut.

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.