Monte Carlo V6-3.4L VIN E (2000)
Steering Wheel: Service and Repair
Steering Wheel Replacement
Removal Procedure
Tools Required
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J 1859-A Steering Wheel Puller
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J 42578 Steering Wheel Puller Legs
1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in Air Bags and Seat Belts
2. Position the ignition to the OFF position.
3. Remove the Inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement in Air Bags and Seat
Belts
4. Scribe an alignment mark on the steering wheel hub. Align the mark with the slash mark on the steering shaft.
5. Loosen the steering wheel nut.
6. Position the nut flush with the end of the steering shaft.
7. Assemble the J 1859-A with the J 42578 on the steering wheel.
8. Using the J 1859-A with the J 42578 Remove the steering wheel from the steering shaft.
9. Remove the J 1859-A with the J 42578 from the steering wheel.
10. Remove the steering shaft nut.
11. Remove the steering wheel from the steering shaft.
12. Unroute the SIR connector from the steering wheel.
13. Remove the steering wheel from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure