Steering Wheel: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect ground terminal from battery.
2. Set tires to straight-ahead position.
3. Remove airbag module. Refer to Restraint Systems.

WARNING: Always refer to "Air Bag System" before performing airbag module service (if so equipped). Refer to Restraint Systems.





4. Remove steering wheel nut, and then draw out steering wheel from shaft using steering puller.

NOTE: Make matching marks on steering wheel and steering column in advance.

INSTALLATION
1. Align center of roll connector.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE: Align matching marks on steering wheel and steering column.

Tightening torque: 4.5 Nm (4.5 kgf-cm, 32.5 ft. lbs.)
Column cover-to-steering wheel clearance: 2 - 4 mm (0.08 - 0.16 inch)

WARNING: Always refer to "Air Bag System" before performing airbag module service (if so equipped). Refer to Restraint Systems

CAUTION: Insert roll connector guide pin into guide hole on lower end of surface of steering wheel to prevent damage. Draw out airbag system connector, horn connector and cruise control connectors from guide hole of steering wheel lower end.

INSPECTION
1. Check steering wheel for deformation. If the deformation is excessive, replace steering wheel.
2. Check splines on steering wheel for damage. If the damage is excessive, replace steering wheel.