Tools Required
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.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Install a new steering wheel set nut.
Tighten
Tighten the nut 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
.