Steering Wheel: Service and Repair

STEERING WHEEL


Removal and Installation


REMOVAL

NOTE:
When reconnecting spiral cable, fix cable with a tape so that fixing case and rotating part keep aligned. This will omit neutral position alignment procedure during spiral cable installation.
1. Set vehicle to the straight-ahead position.
2. Remove driver air bag module. Driver Air Bag Module .
3. Remove steering wheel lock nut after steering is locked.





4. Release steering wheel from steering column assembly using
Tool.






5. Disconnect audio, illumination and cruise control switch connectors, if equipped.
6. Remove the steering wheel.

INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
- For tightening torque, Exploded View.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
- Check the spiral cable neutral position after replacing or rotating spiral cable. Service and Repair.

CAUTION:
Do not twist spiral cable freely on excessively after it becomes tight (doing so may cause the cable to be turn off).
- Check and adjust toe as necessary. Front Suspension.