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Special Tools

J 1859-A (DW310-010) Steering Wheel Puller

Removal Procedure

  1. Turn the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  3. Remove the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement.

  4. Object Number: 1768891  Size: SH
  5. Remove the steering wheel nut.
  6. Use paint in order to place match marks on the steering column shaft and on the steering wheel.

  7. Object Number: 1768894  Size: SH
  8. Remove the steering wheel using the J 1859-A (DW310-010).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1768891  Size: SH
  1. Align the match marks on the steering wheel and the steering column shaft. Turn the signal canceling cam on the wheel to the left.
  2. Install the steering wheel.
  3. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  4. Install the steering wheel nut and tighten to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).
  5. Install the SIR module. Refer to Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement.
  6. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.