Steering Wheel

Steering Wheel Replacement

Tools Required
^ J1859-A Steering Wheel Puller
^ J-36541-A Steering Wheel Puller Adapter
^ J42578 Steering Wheel Puller Legs

Removal Procedure





1. Caution: Refer to Servicing the Restraint Systems Caution in Service Precautions

Disable the Restraint Systems. Refer to Restraint Systems Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in Restraint Systems.
2. Remove the inflator module.
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.





6. Notice: 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.

Install J1859-A with J-36541-A or J42578 to the steering wheel.
7. Remove the steering wheel using J1859-A with J-36541-A or J42578.

Installation Procedure





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

2. Notice: Refer to Fastener in Service Precautions.

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.
6. Enable the Restraint Systems. Refer to Restraint Systems Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in Restraint Systems.