Removal and Installation

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Steering Wheel

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Item	Part Number	Description
1	3600	Steering wheel
2	W705985	Steering wheel bolt
3	9C888	Steering wheel switches electrical connector

Remove the driver air bag module. For additional information, refer to DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE .
Turn the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position and turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
If equipped, disconnect the steering wheel switches electrical connector.
Loosen the steering wheel bolt and install a suitable steering wheel puller.
- Install the 2 jaws of the puller into the 2 slots marked PULL.
Fig 2: Locating Steering Wheel Puller On Steering Wheel
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Using a suitable puller, free the steering wheel from the steering column shaft.
- Remove the bolt and the steering wheel.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
NOTE: Do not allow the clockspring to turn from its removal position or damage to the clockspring may occur.

Tape the clockspring center rotor to the outer housing to keep it from rotating.

Fig 3: Locating Two Strips Of Masking Tape Across Clockspring
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.