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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2001 🢒 Corvette 🢒 Steering 🢒 Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt 🢒 Steering Wheel Replacement

Tools Required

    • J 36541-A Steering Wheel Puller Legs
    • J 1859-A Steering Wheel Puller
    • J 42640 Steering Column Lock Pin
    • J 42120 Steering Wheel Puller Leg Set

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 70114 Size: SH
  1. Remove the steering wheel inflator module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement in SIR.
  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. If the J 36541-A puller legs do not fit into the openings, use J 42120 puller legs.
  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

    Object Number: 309617 Size: SH
  1. Install the steering wheel to the steering column, observing the alignment marks (splines).

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Install a new steering wheel set nut.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the new steering wheel set 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 in SIR.
  6. Perform a SIR Diagnostic System Check. Refer to Diagnostic System Check - SIR in SIR.