Removal and Installation
- Turn the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position and turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
- Remove the driver air bag module. See DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE , .
- Loosen the steering wheel bolt.
- To install, tighten to 40 N-m {4.1 kgf-m, 30 ft-lbf}.
CAUTION:- Removing the steering wheel without using a puller can damage the column bearings.
- Using SST 205-116, loosen the steering wheel.
- Remove and discard the steering wheel bolt.
- Remove the steering wheel.
- Route the wires from the clockspring through the steering wheel.
NOTE:- A new steering wheel bolt must be installed.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.