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Steering Wheel

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  1. Disable SIR system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM  . Remove air bag. See AIR BAG (INFLATOR) MODULE  .
  2. CAUTION: When removing the steering wheel, use only the specified steering wheel puller. Do not hammer on the end of the steering column shaft. Hammering could loosen the plastic injections which maintain the steering column rigidity.
  3. Remove steering wheel nut. Remove steering wheel using Steering Wheel Puller (J-1859-A) and Steering Wheel Puller Legs (J-42120). Disconnect electrical connectors from column. Remove steering wheel. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten fasteners to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .