Removal & Installation
CAUTION:
AIRBAG unit must be placed with padded cushion facing upward.
- Move steering wheel to straight ahead position.
- Remove AIRBAG unit. See appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article.
- Remove lower section of steering column trim. See STEERING COLUMN TRIM (LOWER SECTION) .
- Pull off connectors. See Fig 1 .
- Release steering wheel to spindle bolt. See Fig 2 .
- Mark steering wheel in relation to steering spindle. Remove steering wheel. See Fig 3 .
- Adjust contact ring if necessary. See CONTACT RING under ADJUSTMENTS.
- To install, reverse removal procedure. Turning lock must be removed if contact ring has been replaced.
- Locking pin (1) must snap into place in recess (2). See Fig 4 .
- Ensure wheels are in straight ahead position. Markings on steering wheel and steering spindle must match up. Fit steering wheel. Tighten screw to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .