Tools Required

J 42640 Steering Column Anti-Rotation Pin

1. Set the front wheels in the straight-ahead position.
2. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
3. Lock the steering column through the access hole in the lower steering column trim cover using J 42640 .
4. Remove the inflator module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement in SIR.
5. Make an alignment mark in order to note the relationship of the steering wheel to the steering shaft.



6. Loosen the steering wheel nut 2 complete revolutions.
7. Carefully unseat the steering wheel from the steering column.
8. Remove the steering wheel nut (2).
9. Remove the steering wheel from the steering column.

Notice: Improper alignment of the steering wheel to the steering column shaft will cause vehicle damage. In order to prevent vehicle damage, ensure that the steering wheel is properly indexed to the steering column before tightening the steering wheel nut.

1. If installing a replacement steering wheel perform the following:

1.1.	Ensure the front wheels are set in the straight-ahead position.





1.2.	Position the steering wheel near the steering shaft with the arrow (1) at 12 o'clock.

1.3.	Ensure that proper tooth (2) alignment to the steering wheel and the steering shaft has been achieved.

2. If installing the original steering wheel perform the following:

2.1.	Position the steering wheel to the steering column.

2.2.	Align the marks made during the removal of the steering wheel.




3. Push the steering wheel onto the steering shaft.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

4. Install the steering wheel nut (2) to the steering shaft.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).

5. Unlock the steering column by removing the J 42640 from the lower trim cover access hole.
6. Install the inflator module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement in SIR.
7. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.