Steering Wheel Removal and Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Suzuki XL-7 and 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Check that vehicle's front tires are at straight-ahead position and contact coil is centered. Refer to Centering Contact Coil .
CAUTION: These 2 conditions are prerequisite for installation of steering wheel. If steering wheel has been installed without these conditions, contact coil will break when steering wheel is turned.
Install steering wheel (1) to steering shaft with 3 lugs (2) on contact coil fitted in three grooves (3) in the back of steering wheel and also aligning marks (4) on steering wheel and steering shaft.
Tighten steering shaft nut to specified torque.
Tightening torque
1. Steering shaft nut: 33 N.m (3.3 kg-m, 24.0 lb-ft)
Fig 1: Tightening Steering Shaft Nut
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Install driver air bag (inflator) module to steering wheel. Refer to "Driver Air Bag (Inflator) Module Removal and Installation: H25 Engine Model" or "Driver Air Bag (Inflator) Module Removal and Installation: H27 Engine Model (Advanced Air Bag)" .