Steering Wheel: Service and Repair

Steering Wheel Replacement


Tools Required
* J 1859-A Steering Wheel Puller
* J 42578 Steering Wheel Puller Legs



Removal Procedure





1. Remove the upper steering column trim cover. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement (Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement) .
Caution: Refer to SIR Caution (SIR Caution) .
2. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling (Service and Repair) .
3. Remove the inflator module . Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement (Non-SS) (Service and Repair)Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement (SS) (Service and Repair) .
4. Disconnect the steering wheel control electrical connector (1).
5. Remove the steering wheel nut.
6. Install J 42578 and J 1859-A to the steering wheel.




7. Use J 42578 and J 1859-A in order to remove the steering wheel.
8. Remove J 42578 and J 1859-A from the steering wheel.
9. Remove the controls and the control harness from the steering wheel.



Installation Procedure

1. Install the controls and the control harness to the steering wheel.




2. Route the steering column wiring through the steering wheel.
3. Install the steering wheel.




4. Connect the steering wheel control electrical connector (1).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

5. Install the steering wheel nut.

Tighten the nut to 32 N.m (24 lb ft).

6. Install the inflator module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement (Non-SS) (Service and Repair)Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement (SS) (Service and Repair) .
7. Install the upper steering column trim cover. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement (Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement) .
8. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling (Service and Repair) .