Tools Required

J 1859-A Steering Wheel Puller

Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraints (SIR) system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.



3. Disconnect the horn electrical connector.
4. Remove the steering wheel nut (1).



5. Remove the steering wheel using the J 1859-A .



6. Disconnect the electrical connectors (4) from the steering wheel (2).
7. Remove the steering wheel (2) from the steering column (3).

1. Install the steering wheel (2) to the column (3).
2. Connect the electrical connectors (4) to the steering wheel (2).
3. Install the steering wheel nut (1).

Tighten
Tighten the steering wheel nut to 40 N·m (29 lb ft).

4. Install the steering wheel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement in SIR.
5. Enable the SIR System. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.
6. Connect the negative battery cable.