Steering Wheel: Service and Repair

STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL / INSTALLATION
1. Turn the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position and turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
2. Remove the driver-side air bag module.
3. Loosen the steering wheel bolt.

Caution:
^ Removing the steering wheel without using a puller can damage the column bearings.





4. Use a 2-Jaw type 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 air bag sliding contact through the steering wheel.
7. Install in reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque 34 - 46 Nm (3.5 - 4.7 kgf.m, 25 - 34 ft. lbs.)