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Tools Required

J 1859-A Steering Wheel Puller

Removal Procedure

    Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

       • Air bag deployment
       • Personal injury
       • Unnecessary SIR system repairs
    In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:
       • Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.
       • If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.

  1. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement in SIR.
  2. Mark the relationship of the steering wheel (1) to the column.

  3. Object Number: 309835  Size: SH
  4. Remove the steering wheel and the nut (2).

  5. Object Number: 456914  Size: SH
  6. Use the J 1859-A in order to remove the steering wheel from the column.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 309835  Size: SH
  1. With the marked relationship references in line, install the steering wheel (1) onto the column.
  2. Install the steering wheel nut (2).
  3. Tighten
    Tighten the steering wheel nut to 41 N·m (30 lb ft).

  4. Install the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement in SIR.