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Steering Wheel: Installation

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Fig 1: REAR COVER AND SPEED CONTROL SWITCH
GC0042974Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  1. Place the rear cover (2) on the rear of the steering wheel.
  2. Install the screws (3) fastening the rear cover (2) to the steering wheel.
  3. If equipped with speed control, place the speed control switch (4) on the steering wheel from the rear and install the two rear mounting screws (1).
    Fig 2: SPEED CONTROL SWITCH MOUNTING SCREW - FRONT
    GC0042970Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  4. If equipped with speed control, install the front mounting screw (1) fastening the speed control switch (2) to the steering wheel.
    Fig 3: HORN CONTACTS ON STEERING WHEEL
    GC0042961Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  5. Install the horn contacts (pads) (2) on the steering wheel as follows:
    • Starting at the connector end (1), place the connector at the 12 o'clock position and route the contact wiring counterclockwise around the wheel hub as shown.
    • Push each horn contact into its mounting hole. When routed correctly, the white contacts are on the left side of the wheel and the black contacts are on the right side.
    • Make sure the wiring is routed that it does not interfere with any wheel mounted components.
  6. If equipped with speed control, connect the speed control wiring connector (3).
  7. Confirm that:
    • The front wheels are in the STRAIGHT-AHEAD position.
    • The turn signal stalk is in the neutral position.
    CAUTION: When installing the steering wheel, the clockspring must be centered in its travel to avoid overextending the clockspring inner parts, causing the clockspring to become inoperative. If removed and handled properly using the correct procedures, it should be in the "centered" position. If there is any question as to whether the clockspring is in the "centered" position of travel, perform the clockspring centering procedure before proceeding. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/CLOCKSPRING - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
    Fig 4: STEERING WHEEL RETAINER BOLT
    GC0042943Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  8. Feed the airbag wiring leads (1) through the upper hole (2) in the steering wheel (3). Align the steering wheel's wide mounting spline with the steering column shaft missing spline area and push the wheel onto the shaft. Make sure the clockspring lines up with the back of the wheel and does not bind.
  9. Install the steering wheel retaining bolt and tighten it until the steering wheel is fully installed on shaft. Tighten the steering wheel retainer bolt to 43 N.m (32 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 5: HORN CONTACTS ON STEERING WHEEL
    GC0042961Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  10. Connect the horn wiring connector to the clockspring (1).
    Fig 6: WIRING TO DRIVER AIRBAG AND SPEED CONTROL
    GC0042944Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  11. Install the driver airbag. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/DRIVER AIRBAG - INSTALLATION) .
    WARNING: Do not connect the battery ground cable without following the proper procedure as indicated in the following step. Personal injury or death may result if the Airbag System Test is not performed first.
  12. Reconnect the battery ground terminal following the Airbag System Test found in Restraints. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING) and (Refer to RESTRAINTS - SERVICE INFORMATION - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING) .
  13. Test the operation of the all column mounted components. If applicable, reset the radio and the clock.
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