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Steering Wheel Replacement



Steering Wheel Replacement


Tools Required
* J 36541-A Steering Wheel Puller Legs
* J 1859-A Steering Wheel Puller
* J 42640 Steering Column Lock Pin



Removal Procedure





1. Remove the steering wheel inflator module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the horn electrical connector.
3. Install J 42640 to the steering column.
4. Remove the steering wheel set nut.
5. Discard the steering wheel set nut.
6. Install J 36541-A and J 1859-A to the steering wheel.
7. Tighten the puller center screw against steering column shaft until the steering wheel slides off the steering column shaft.
8. Remove J 36541-A and J 1859-A from the steering wheel.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the steering wheel to the steering column, observing the alignment marks.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

2. Install a new steering wheel set nut.

Tighten the nut to 41 N.m (30 lb ft).

3. Remove J 42640 from the steering column.
4. Connect the horn electrical connector.
5. Install the steering wheel inflator module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement (Service and Repair) .


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