Silverado 3500 2WD V8-6.6L DSL Turbo VIN 2 (2004)
Steering Wheel: Service and Repair
Steering Wheel Replacement
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Tools Required
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J 1859-A Steering Wheel Puller
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J 36541-A Steering Wheel Puller Adapter
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J 42578 Steering Wheel Puller Legs
Removal Procedure
1. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system.
2. Remove the inflator module. Refer to Horn Switch Replacement in SIR.
3. Remove the horn switch. Refer to Horn Switch Replacement.
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:
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J 1859-A (1) with
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J 36541-A (2) or J 42578 (2)
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. Notice:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Install the steering wheel nut to the steering shaft.
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Tighten the nut to 40 Nm (29 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the horn switch. Refer to Horn Switch Replacement.
5. Install the inflator module.
6. Enable the SIR system.
