Steering Wheel Replacement

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Steering Wheel Airbag Replacement
1	Steering Wheel Bolt CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure Prepare the bolt for installation as follows: Remove all traces of the adhesive patch from the bolt and the mating threads using the appropriate tools. Clean the threads of the bolt and mating threads with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry. Apply thread locking adhesive to the bolt. - Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the bolt. NOTE: Steering wheel bolts installed during manufacturing require higher torque efforts to remove than bolts installed after manufacturing. The ONLY acceptable bit for removing and installing the steering wheel bolt is a T50 bit. Do NOT use any other size bit or a worn T50 bit or the bolt recess MAY strip and the bolt may NOT be removable. If a power tool is used to remove the steering wheel bolt, the tool must have a torque rating greater than 75 N.m (55 lb ft) and both the power tool and the T50 bit MUST be positioned perpendicular to the bolt recess. Tighten 45 N.m (33 lb ft)
2	Steering Wheel Procedure Disconnect the electrical connectors. Install the steering wheel bolt until 2 to 3 threads are engaged. Wiggle the steering wheel until the wheel disengages completely. Steering Wheel Bolt - Remove Steering Wheel - Remove Transfer components as necessary.

Callout

Component Name

Steering Wheel Bolt

CAUTION:

Procedure

Prepare the bolt for installation as follows:
Remove all traces of the adhesive patch from the bolt and the mating threads using the appropriate tools.
Clean the threads of the bolt and mating threads with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
Apply thread locking adhesive to the bolt. - Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the bolt.

NOTE:

Steering wheel bolts installed during manufacturing require higher torque efforts to remove than bolts installed after manufacturing.
The ONLY acceptable bit for removing and installing the steering wheel bolt is a T50 bit. Do NOT use any other size bit or a worn T50 bit or the bolt recess MAY strip and the bolt may NOT be removable.
If a power tool is used to remove the steering wheel bolt, the tool must have a torque rating greater than 75 N.m (55 lb ft) and both the power tool and the T50 bit MUST be positioned perpendicular to the bolt recess.

Tighten
45 N.m (33 lb ft)

Steering Wheel

Procedure