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Makes
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Cadillac
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2009
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STS
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Vehicle Diagnostic Information
🢒 Steering Wheel Replacement
Special Tools
•
J 36541-A
Steering Wheel Puller Legs
•
J 1859-A
Steering Wheel Puller
•
J 42640
Steering Column Lock Pin
Removal Procedure
Remove the steering wheel inflator module. Refer to
Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement
.
Remove the horn electrical connector.
Install
J 42640
to the steering column.
Remove the steering wheel set nut.
Discard the steering wheel set nut.
Install
J 36541-A
and
J 1859-A
to the steering wheel.
Tighten the puller center screw against steering column shaft until the steering wheel slides off the steering column shaft.
Remove
J 36541-A
and
J 1859-A
from the steering wheel.
Installation Procedure
Install the steering wheel to the steering column, observing the alignment marks.
Caution:
Refer to
Fastener Caution
in the Preface section.
Install a new steering wheel set nut and tighten to
41 N·m (30 lb ft)
.
Remove
J 42640
from the steering column.
Connect the horn electrical connector.
Install the steering wheel inflator module. Refer to
Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement
.