Steering Wheel: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1993 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL and 1993 Mercedes-Benz 500E. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

DO NOT lube slip ring contact surfaces. Ensure carbon contacts are not broken. Position steering wheel onto shaft splines. Align reference marks made during removal. On some models, steering shaft and steering wheel are splined to fit together only one way. When installing steering wheel, align turn signal restoring cam on steering shaft with combination switch tang.
Install and tighten steering wheel hub bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table. Install air bag module. See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Activate air bag system. Perform system operation check to ensure system is functioning properly. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK .