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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2005 🢒 Aveo 🢒 Steering 🢒 Steering Wheel and Column 🢒 Steering Wheel Replacement

Tools Required

KM-210-A Steering Wheel Puller

J 36541-A Steering Wheel Puller Legs

J 1859-A Steering Wheel Puller

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1248385 Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the SIR module. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
  3. Remove the steering wheel nut and the retaining clip.

    4. Object Number: 1248386 Size: SH
  4. Remove the steering wheel using the KM-210-A or J 1859-A withJ 36541-A .
  5. Unclip the contact ring from the steering wheel, if necessary.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1248385 Size: SH
  1. Clip the contact ring on the steering wheel, if necessary.

    2. Important: In order to install the steering wheel correctly, match-mark the steering column shaft to the steering wheel.

  2. Align the match marks on the steering wheel and the steering column shaft. Turn the signal-canceling cam on the wheel to the left.

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

  3. Install the retaining clip and the steering wheel nut.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the steering wheel nut to 38 N·m (28 lb ft).

  4. Bend the tabs to secure the retaining clip.
  5. Install the SIR module. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
  6. Connect the negative battery cable.