Steering Wheel: Service and Repair

MODELS LESS PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEM

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove horn pad and cover assembly.
3. Disconnect horn wire and speed control wiring, if equipped.
4. Remove and discard steering wheel nut.
5. Mark relationship between steering shaft and steering wheel hub for proper reinstallation.
6. Remove steering wheel with a suitable puller.
7. Reverse procedure to install. Torque new steering wheel bolt to 23-33 ft. lbs.

MODELS w/PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEM

1. On models equipped with airbag disable airbag system as described under Air Bags and Seat Belts/Air Bags (Supplemental Restraint Systems)/Service and Repair/Airbag System Disarming
2. Center front wheels to straight ahead position.
3. Remove airbag module from steering wheel.
4. Disconnect speed control wire harness from steering wheel.
5. Remove and discard steering wheel retaining bolt, then install steering wheel puller tool No. T67L-3600-A or equivalent and remove steering wheel.
6. Route contact assembly wire harness through steering wheel as wheel is lifted off of shaft.
7. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Route contact assembly wire harness through steering wheel opening at three o'clock position. Steering wheel and shaft alignment marks should be aligned.
b. Ensure airbag contact wire is not pinched and speed control wiring does not get trapped between steering wheel and contact assembly.
c. Torque steering wheel retaining bolt to 22-33 ft. lbs.
d. Torque module retaining nuts to 36-47 inch lbs.
e. On models equipped with airbag activate airbag system as described under Air Bags and Seat Belts/Air Bags (Supplemental Restraint Systems)/Service and Repair/Airbag System Disarming.