Steering Wheel Replacement for Chevrolet Corvette 2004

Tools Required

1. Remove the steering wheel inflator module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement in SIR.
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. If the J 36541-A puller legs do not fit into the openings, use J 42120 puller legs.
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 from the steering wheel.

1. Install the steering wheel to the steering column, observing the alignment marks.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

2. Install a new steering wheel set nut.

Tighten
Tighten the nut 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 in SIR.