Steering Wheel: Service and Repair

Steering Wheel











Removal and Installation

1. NOTE: Make sure the wheels are in the straight-ahead position.

Remove the driver air bag module.
2. Loosen the steering wheel bolt.
^ To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

3. CAUTION: Removing the steering wheel without using a puller may damage the column bearings.

NOTE: Do not remove the steering wheel bolt until the steering wheel has been separated from the steering column shaft.

Using the special tool, separate the steering wheel from the steering column shaft.
4. Remove and discard the steering wheel bolt.
5. Disconnect the steering wheel switches electrical connector from the clockspring and remove the steering wheel.
^ Carefully rotate the air bag harness wires through the opening in the steering wheel.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.