32 33 000 Removing And Installing/Replacing Steering Wheel (Basic Steering Wheel)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove airbag unit, refer to DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE
Move steering wheel/wheels to straight-ahead position.

Unscrew screw.

Fig 1: Removing Steering Wheel

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Tightening torque, 32 33 1AZ. Refer to STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Remove steering wheel.

Installation:

Move wheels to straight-ahead position.

Fit steering wheel. Markings on steering wheel and steering spindle must match up. The retaining pins must also appear in the openings in the steering wheel.

Fig 2: Installing Steering Wheel

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