Steering Wheel Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda B4000, 2004 Mazda B3000, and 2004 Mazda B2300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Turn the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position and turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
Remove the driver-side air bag module; see DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE .
Remove the steering wheel bolt.
CAUTION:
- Removing the steering wheel without using a puller can damage the column bearings.
Use a 2-Jaw type puller to remove the steering wheel.

Fig 1: Removing Steering Wheel Using 2-Jaw Type Puller
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove and discard the original steering wheel bolt.
Remove the steering wheel while routing the wires from the air bag sliding contact through the steering wheel.
Install in reverse order of removal.
1. Tightening Torque
  1. 34-46 N.m {3.5-4.7 kgf.m, 25-34 ft.lbf}