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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2009 🢒 STS 🢒 Preface 🢒 Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions 🢒 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

    Object Number: 754850 Size: SH
  1. Remove the steering wheel inflator module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement.
  2. Remove the horn electrical connector.
  3. Install J 42640 to the steering column.
  4. Remove the steering wheel set nut.
  5. Discard the steering wheel set nut.
  6. Install J 36541-A and J 1859-A to the steering wheel.
  7. Tighten the puller center screw against steering column shaft until the steering wheel slides off the steering column shaft.
  8. Remove J 36541-A and J 1859-A from the steering wheel.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 754877 Size: SH
  1. Install the steering wheel to the steering column, observing the alignment marks.

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

  2. Install a new steering wheel set nut and tighten to 41 N·m (30 lb ft).
  3. Remove J 42640 from the steering column.
  4. Connect the horn electrical connector.
  5. Install the steering wheel inflator module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement.