Steering Wheel: Service and Repair

Steering Wheel









Removal and Installation

1. Position the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position and turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
- Remove the key.

2. Remove the driver air bag module. For additional information, refer to Restraint Systems.

3. NOTE: Mark the steering wheel and column shaft for reference during installation.

Remove the steering wheel nut.

- To install, tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).

4. Disconnect the steering wheel switches electrical connector.

5. NOTICE: Do not remove the steering wheel by hitting the shaft with a hammer. Damage to the column may occur.

Using a suitable puller, remove the steering wheel.





6. Tape the clockspring center rotor to the outer housing to keep it from rotating.





7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Align the steering wheel using the reference mark.