Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Make sure the wheels are in the straight-ahead position.

Remove the driver air bag module. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
Loosen the steering wheel bolt.

NOTE: Removing the steering wheel without using a puller may damage the column bearings.

NOTE: Do not remove the steering wheel bolt until the steering wheel has been separated from the steering column shaft.

Using the Differential Bearing Remover, separate the steering wheel from the steering column shaft.

Fig 1: Separating Steering Wheel From Steering Column Shaft Using Special Tool

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove and discard the steering wheel bolt.
- To install, tighten the new bolt to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Disconnect the steering wheel switches electrical connector from the clockspring and remove the steering wheel.
- Carefully rotate the air bag harness wires through the opening in the steering wheel.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.