Steering Wheel: Service and Repair

Removal
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and precautions and procedures in Restraint Systems before performing repairs or service.
1. Align the front wheels straight ahead, then remove the driver's airbag from the steering wheel.





2. Disconnect the cruise control set/resume switch connector (A) and horn switch connector (B).
3. Loosen the steering wheel bolt (C).





4. Install a commercially available steering wheel puller (A) on the steering wheel (B). Free the steering wheel from the steering column shaft by turning the pressure bolt (C) of the puller.
Note these items when removing the steering wheel:
^ Do not tap on the steering wheel or the steering column shaft when removing the steering wheel.
^ If you thread the puller bolts (D) into the wheel hub more than five threads, the bolts will hit the cable reel and damage it. To prevent this, install a pair of jam nuts five threads up on each puller bolt.





5. Remove the steering wheel puller, then remove the steering wheel bolt and steering wheel from the steering column.

Installation





1. Before installing the steering wheel, make sure the front wheels are aligned straight ahead, then center the cable reel (A). Do this by first rotating the cable reel clockwise until it stops. Then rotate it counterclockwise about two and a half turns. The arrow mark (B) on the cable reel label should point straight up.





2. Position the two tabs (A) of the turn signal canceling sleeve (B) as shown. Install the steering wheel on to the steering column shaft, making sure the steering wheel hub (C) engages the pins (D) of the cable reel and tabs of the canceling sleeve. Do not tap on the steering wheel or steering column shaft when installing the steering wheel.





3. Install the steering wheel bolt (A), and tighten it to the specified torque. Connect the horn and cruise control set/resume switch connectors. Make sure the wire harness is routed and fastened properly.
4. Install the driver's airbag, and confirm that the system is operating properly.
5. Check the horn and turn signal canceling for proper operation.