2500 4x2 Pickup V10-488 8.0L Magnum (1996)
Steering Wheel: Service and Repair
Removal
1. Ensure front wheels are facing straight ahead.
2. Remove speed control switch mounting screws from underside of steering wheel, then pull switch assembly down and unplug connector.
3. Using a small screwdriver, remove right rear steering wheel cover, then remove four nuts securing air bag module to wheel.
4. Remove air bag module from steering wheel and unplug squib connector from module, then remove steering wheel retaining nut. Steering wheel
and shaft are master splined for installation reference.
5. Using a suitable puller, remove steering wheel from shaft. Do not hammer upon or jolt steering column or shaft during wheel removal.
Installation
1. Feed speed control and air bag module wires through lower hole in steering wheel, then pull horn wire through smaller top hole. Ensure wires are
not pinched.
2. Position steering wheel on shaft with master splines aligned, then install retaining nut and torque to 45 ft-lbs. Force the steering wheel down on
shaft with retaining nut only; do not hammer on wheel or column during installation.
3. Connect wires to horn buttons, speed control switch and air bag module.
4. Connect clockspring wiring connector to module by pressing straight in. Connector should latch securely into place.
5. Mount air bag module in steering wheel, and torque nuts to 6.5-8.5 ft-lbs. Leave battery ground cable disconnected.