Dakota 2WD V6-239 3.9L Magnum (1996)
Steering Wheel: Service and Repair
CAUTION:
Do not hammer, jolt or shock steering wheel or column during removal or installation.
REMOVAL
1. Ensure front wheels are pointed straight ahead, then disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove speed control switch or trim piece mounting screws from underside of steering wheel, then pull switches from wheel and disconnect
connectors.
3. Pry right rear steering wheel cover off, then remove four nuts attaching air bag module.
4. Remove air bag module and disconnect squib connector.
5. Remove steering wheel retaining nut and remove steering wheel from shaft with a steering wheel puller. Steering wheel and shaft are master
splined for installation reference.
INSTALLATION
1. Pull speed control and air bag wires through lower steering wheel hole, then pull horn wire through smaller hole at top of wheel. Ensure wires are
not pinched.
2. Install retaining nut. Force steering wheel down with retaining nut only. Torque to 45 ft lbs.
3. Connect horn button, speed control switch and air bag module wires, then connect clockspring wiring connector. Ensure connector latches securely
beneath module locking clip.
4. Mount air bag module on steering wheel. Torque four nuts to 80-100 inch lbs.
