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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Aveo 🢒 Steering 🢒 Steering Wheel and Column 🢒 Steering Wheel Replacement

Steering Wheel Replacement Notchback

Tools Required

KM-210-A Steering Wheel Puller

Removal Procedure
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  2. Remove the SIR module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement.

    3. Object Number: 1716003 Size: SH
  3. Place match marks on the steering wheel and on the steering column shaft.
  4. Disconnect the horn connector.
  5. Remove the steering wheel nut (4) and the retaining clip.

    6. Object Number: 1716008 Size: SH
  6. Remove the steering wheel using the KM-210-A .
  7. Unclip the contact ring from the steering wheel, if necessary.

Installation Procedure
  1. Clip the contact ring on the steering wheel, if necessary.
  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.


    Object Number: 1716003 Size: SH
  3. Install the retaining clip and the steering wheel nut (4).

    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 Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement.
  6. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.

Steering Wheel Replacement Hatchback

Tools Required

    • KM-210-A Steering Wheel Puller
    • J 36541-A Steering Wheel Puller Legs
    • J 1859-A Steering Wheel Puller

Removal Procedure
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  2. Remove the SIR module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 1248385 Size: SH
  3. Place match marks on the steering wheel and on the steering column shaft.
  4. Remove the steering wheel nut and the retaining clip.

    5. Object Number: 1248386 Size: SH
  5. Remove the steering wheel using the KM-210-A or the J 1859-A with the J 36541-A .
  6. 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. 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 Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement .
  6. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.