Steering Wheel: Service and Repair
WARNING: BEFORE SERVICING THE STEERING COLUMN THE AIRBAG SYSTEM MUST BE DISARMED. REFER TO RESTRAINT SYSTEMS FOR SERVICE PROCEDURES. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.CAUTION: Keep clock spring from turning during removal and installation. Failure to do so may damage the clock spring.
REMOVAL
1. Position front wheels straight ahead.
2. Remove and isolate the negative ground cable from the battery.
3. Remove the airbag, refer to Restraint Systems for service procedures. Air Bag
NOTE: If equipped with cruise control, disconnect clock spring harness from the cruise switch harness on the steering wheel.
4. Remove the steering wheel with an appropriate puller.
CAUTION: Ensure the puller bolts are fully engaged into the steering wheel before attempting to remove the wheel. Failure to do so may damage the steering wheel.
INSTALLATION
1. Install steering wheel and tighten nut to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
NOTE: If equipped with cruise control, connect clock spring harness to cruise switch harness on the steering wheel.
2. Install airbag, refer to Restraint Systems for service procedures. Air Bag
3. Install negative battery terminal.