Steering Wheel Replacement

Fig 1: View Of Steering Wheel & Nut

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
WARNING: Refer to SIR Warning . Preliminary Procedure Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement .
1	Steering Wheel Nut CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 41 N.m (30 lb ft)
2	Steering Wheel CAUTION: Do not hammer on the end of the steering column shaft. Hammering could loosen the plastic injections which maintain the steering column rigidity. Procedure Disconnect any electrical connectors as needed. Loosen the steering wheel nut until two to three threads are left engaged. Wiggle the steering wheel until the steering wheel disengages completely. Remove the steering wheel nut. Remove the steering wheel.

Callout

Component Name

WARNING:

Preliminary Procedure Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement .

Steering Wheel Nut

CAUTION:

Tighten
41 N.m (30 lb ft)

Steering Wheel

CAUTION:

Do not hammer on the end of the steering column shaft. Hammering could loosen the plastic injections which maintain the steering column rigidity.

Procedure