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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2003 🢒 Yukon XL - 2WD 🢒 Steering 🢒 Steering Wheel and Column 🢒 Steering Wheel Replacement

Tools Required

J 1859-A Steering Wheel Puller

J-36541-A Steering Wheel Puller Adapter

J 42578 Steering Wheel Puller Legs

Removal Procedure
  1. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
  2. Remove the inflator module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement in SIR.
  3. Remove the horn switch. Refer to Steering Wheel Horn Switch Replacement .
  4. Make an alignment mark in order to note the relationship of the steering wheel to the steering shaft.
  5. Remove the steering wheel nut.

    6. Object Number: 649307 Size: SH
  6. Remove the steering wheel using:
    7. • J 1859-A  (1) with
    • J-36541-A  (2) or J 42578  (2)

Installation Procedure
  1. Align the marks made during the removal of the steering shaft and the steering wheel.

    2. Object Number: 245807 Size: SH
  2. Install the steering wheel onto the steering shaft.

    3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the steering wheel nut to the steering shaft.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 40 N·m (29 lb ft).

  4. Install the horn switch. Refer to Steering Wheel Horn Switch Replacement .
  5. Install the inflator module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement in SIR.
  6. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.