For 1990-2009 cars

#### Special Tools

• | J 36541-A Steering Wheel Puller Legs

• | J 1859-A Steering Wheel Puller

• | J 42640 Steering Column Lock Pin

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement .
2. Install the J 42640 to the steering column.
3. Remove the steering wheel retaining nut.
4. Discard the steering wheel retaining nut.
5. Install J 36541-A and J 1859-A to the steering wheel.
6. Tighten the puller center screw against steering column shaft until the steering wheel slides off the steering column shaft.
7. Remove J 36541-A and J 1859-A from the steering wheel.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the steering wheel to the steering column, observing the alignment marks.
2. Connect the electrical connector. Note the wire routing and route the harness and the inserts near the margine.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

3. Install a new steering wheel set nut.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 41 N·m (30 lb ft).

4. Remove J 42640 from the steering column.
5. Install the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement .