Tools Required

• J 1859-03  Countergear and Steering Wheel Puller
• J 42578  Steering Wheel Puller Legs

Removal Procedure 

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING SYSTEM in SIR.
2. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to AIR BAG MODULES in SIR.
3. Scribe an alignment mark on the steering wheel hub. Align the mark with the slash mark on the steering shaft.
   Fig 1: Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Removed

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4. Loosen the steering wheel nut.
5. Position the steering wheel nut flush with the end of the steering shaft.
6. Assemble J 1859-03  with the J 42578  on the steering wheel.
7. Using J 1859-03  remove the steering wheel from the steering shaft.
8. Remove the J 1859-03  with the J 42578  from the steering wheel.
9. Remove the steering shaft nut.
10. Remove the steering wheel from the steering shaft.
11. Unroute the SIR connector from the steering wheel.
    Fig 2: J 1859-03 And J 42578

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