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Removal & Installation

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  1. Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  . Ensure front wheels are in straight-ahead position. Disable air bag system. See DISABLING SYSTEM  under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Remove clockspring. See CLOCKSPRING  .
  2. Loosen steering wheel retaining bolt. Mark steering wheel hub and steering shaft for installation reference. Using appropriate 2-jaw puller, loosen steering wheel from steering column. Remove and discard steering wheel retaining bolt. Remove steering wheel.
  3. To install, reverse removal procedure. Install NEW steering wheel retaining bolt. Tighten steering wheel bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . Activate air bag system. See ACTIVATING SYSTEM  under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Check AIR BAG warning light for proper system function. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK  .
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