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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2003 🢒 CTS - RHD 🢒 Steering 🢒 Steering Wheel and Column 🢒 Steering Wheel Replacement

Tools Required

    • J 1859-A Steering Wheel Puller
    • J 42578 Steering Wheel Puller Legs

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 754855 Size: SH
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
  2. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement in SIR.
  3. Disconnect the steering column electrical connector.

    4. Object Number: 754853 Size: SH
  4. Remove the steering wheel retaining nut.

    5. Object Number: 754850 Size: SH
  5. Install J 42578 and J 1859-A to the steering wheel.
  6. Using J 42578 and J 1859-A , remove the steering wheel.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 754853 Size: SH
  1. Install the steering wheel.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Install the steering wheel retaining nut.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 41 N·m (30 lb ft).


    Object Number: 754855 Size: SH
  3. Connect the steering column electrical connector.
  4. Install the inflator module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement in SIR.
  5. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.