Steering Wheel: Service and Repair

1. Disconnect and isolate battery ground cable.
2. Center front wheels to straight-ahead position.
3. Disconnect speed control wire harness from steering wheel.
4. Remove driver's air bag module, then store on bench with pad side facing upward.
5. Remove and discard steering wheel retaining bolt.
6. Using steering wheel puller tool T67L-3600-A, or equivalent, remove steering wheel. Route contact assembly wire harness through steering wheel as wheel is lifted off shaft.
7. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Ensure front wheels are in straight-ahead position.
b. Route contact assembly wire harness through steering column opening at the three o'clock position.
c. Align steering shaft alignment marks.
d. Torque new steering wheel retaining bolt to 26-34 ft lb.