Installation

INSTALLATION

1. Confirm that:
a. The front wheels are in the STRAIGHT-AHEAD position.
b. The turn signal stalk is in the NEUTRAL position.

CAUTION: Do not install the steering wheel onto the shaft of the steering column by driving it onto the shaft.

2. Align the steering wheel's wide mounting spline with the steering column shaft missing spline area and push the wheel onto the shaft. Make sure the clockspring lines up with the back of the wheel and does not bind.




3. Install the steering wheel retaining bolt (2) and tighten it until the steering wheel is fully installed on shaft. Tighten the steering wheel retaining bolt to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the speed control screw (3) that was removed for the puller.




5. Connect the wiring connector (2) at the clockspring.




6. Install the driver airbag (3). Driver Airbag - Installation

WARNING: Do not connect battery negative cable yet. Refer first to Airbag System Test. Testing and Inspection

7. Reconnect the battery using the Airbag System Test procedure in Restraints. Refer to appropriate testing.
8. Verify vehicle and system operation.