Steering Wheel

Removal Procedure

- Tools Required
- J 1859-A Steering Wheel Puller
- J 42578 Steering Wheel Puller Legs

1. Turn the ignition OFF.

Caution: Refer to SIR Handling Caution in Service Precautions.

2. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in Air Bags and Seat Belts.





3. Remove the inflator module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement in Air Bags and Seat Belts.
4. If there are no alignment mark on the steering wheel hub, scribe an alignment mark on the steering wheel hub in line with the mark on the steering shaft.
5. Loosen the steering wheel nut.
6. Position the steering wheel nut flush with the end of the steering column shaft.
7. Loosen the steering wheel using the following tools.
- For Pontiac vehicles use the J 1859-A and the J 42578.
- For Chevrolet and Oldsmobile vehicles use the J 1859-A.
8. Disconnect the steering wheel controls electrical connector (if equipped).
9. Disconnect the horn switch lead from the steering hub.
10. Remove the steering wheel nut.
11. Remove the steering wheel from the steering shaft.
12. Remove the steering wheel controls and the steering wheel controls harness from the steering wheel (if equipped). Refer to Steering Wheel Control Switches Replacement (Pontiac) or Steering Wheel Control Switches Replacement (Oldsmobile) in Accessories and Optional Equipment.

Installation Procedure
1. Install the steering wheel controls and the steering wheel controls harness to the steering wheel (if equipped). Refer to Steering Wheel Control Switches Replacement (Pontiac) or Steering Wheel Control Switches Replacement (Oldsmobile) in Accessories and Optional Equipment.





2. Route the SIR connector through the steering wheel.
3. Align the mark on the steering wheel with the mark on the steering shaft.
4. Install the steering wheel.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Important: This is a prevailing torque type fastener. This fastener may be reused ONLY if:
- The fastener and its counterpart are clean and free from rust
- The fastener develops 3 Nm (27 inch lbs.) of torque (drag) against its counterpart prior to the fastener seating.

If the fastener does not meet these criteria, REPLACE the fastener.

5. Install the steering wheel nut.
- Tighten the steering wheel nut to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).
6. Connect the horn switch lead to the steering hub.
7. Connect the steering wheel controls electrical connector (if equipped).
8. Install the inflator module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement in Air Bags and Seat Belts.
9. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in Air Bags and Seat Belts.
10. Verify that the steering wheel controls operate properly (if equipped).
11. Verify that the horn operates properly.