Steering Wheel: Service and Repair

Wheel





Special Tool(s)

Removal and Installation
1. Turn the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position and turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
2. Remove the driver air bag module.





3. Remove the steering wheel bolt.

4. CAUTION: Removing the steering wheel without using a puller can damage the column bearings.





Use the 2-Jaw Puller to remove the steering wheel.
5. Remove and discard the original steering wheel bolt.
6. Remove the steering wheel while routing the wires from the clockspring through the steering wheel.





7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.