K 1500 Suburban 4WD V8-5.3L VIN Z Flex Fuel (2003)
Steering Wheel: Service and Repair
Steering Wheel Replacement
STEERING WHEEL REPLACEMENT
TOOLS REQUIRED
J 1859-A Steering Wheel Puller
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in Restraint Systems.
2. Remove the inflator module.
3. Remove the horn switch.
4. Make an alignment mark in order to note the relationship of the steering wheel to the steering shaft.
5. Remove the steering wheel nut.
6. Remove the steering wheel, using J 1859-A.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Align the marks made during the removal of the steering shaft and the steering wheel.
2. Install the steering wheel onto the steering shaft.
3. Install the steering wheel nut to the steering shaft.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Tighten
