Steering Wheel Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 GMC Sierra, 2009 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2009 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Steering Wheel & Nut

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
WARNING: Refer to SIR Warning . Preliminary Procedure: Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement .
1	Steering Wheel Nut CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten: 41 N.m (30 lb ft)
2	Steering Wheel CAUTION: Do not hammer on the end of the steering column shaft. Hammering could loosen the plastic injections which maintain the steering column rigidity. Procedure Disconnect any electrical connectors as needed. Loosen the steering wheel nut until two to three threads are left engaged. Wiggle the steering wheel until the steering wheel disengages completely. Remove the steering wheel nut. Remove the steering wheel.

Callout

Component Name

WARNING: Refer to SIR Warning .

Preliminary Procedure: Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement .

Steering Wheel Nut

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten: 41 N.m (30 lb ft)

Steering Wheel

CAUTION: Do not hammer on the end of the steering column shaft. Hammering could loosen the plastic injections which maintain the steering column rigidity.

Procedure

Disconnect any electrical connectors as needed.
Loosen the steering wheel nut until two to three threads are left engaged.
Wiggle the steering wheel until the steering wheel disengages completely.
Remove the steering wheel nut.
Remove the steering wheel.