Steering Wheel: Service and Repair

Steering Wheel: Removal and Installation

Removal

1) Set the front wheels in the straight-ahead position.
2) Remove the driver air bag module. Refer to [Driver Air Bag Module: Removal and Installation] Driver Air Bag Module.
3) Disconnect the steering wheel switches.
4) Remove the steering wheel center nut.
5) Remove the steering wheel, using Tools.











6) Inspect the steering wheel near the puller holes for damage. If damage is found, replace the steering wheel.
- Remove the steering wheel rear cover and steering wheel switches, if required.

CAUTION:
Place a piece of tape across the spiral cable so it will not be rotated out of position.

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.





- Align spiral cable correctly when installing steering wheel. Make sure that the spiral cable is in the neutral position. The neutral position is detected by turning left 2.5 revolutions from the right end position and ending with the locating pin at the top.
- Refer to [Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position] Adjustments for steering angle sensor adjustment.
- After the work is completed, perform self-diagnosis to make sure no malfunction is detected. Refer to [SRS Operation Check] SRS Operation Check.
- Tighten steering wheel center nut to specification. Refer to [Steering Column: Removal and Installation] Removal and Replacement.

CAUTION:

- The spiral cable may snap due to steering operation if the cable is not installed in the correct position.
- With the steering linkage disconnected, the cable may snap by turning the steering wheel beyond the limited number of turns. The spiral cable can be turned counterclockwise about 2.5 turns from the neutral position.