Ranger 4WD V6-3.0L VIN U (1997)
4. Remove two driver side air bag module retaining screws on side of steering wheel from driver side air bag module, and lift driver side air bag
module away from steering wheel.
5. Disconnect driver side air bag wire harness connector at the air bag sliding contact, horn control wire harness connector, and, if equipped, speed
control harness connector.
6. Loosen, but do not remove, steering wheel retaining bolt approximately 2 to 3 turns.
7. Install Differential Side Bearing Puller T77F-4220-B1 at the areas marked PULL near the loosened steering wheel retaining bolt.
8. Pull steering wheel loose and remove Differential Side Bearing Puller T77F-4220-B1.
CAUTION: Be sure air bag sliding contact assembly wire harness does not get caught on steering wheel assembly when lifting steering wheel off
steering shaft.
9. Remove and discard original steering wheel bolt.
10. Remove steering wheel while routing wires from air bag sliding contact through steering wheel.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: If a new air bag sliding contact is being installed, remove the plastic lock tool after intermediate shaft is connected to steering gear.
1. Make sure the vehicle's front wheels are in the straight-ahead position.
2. Route air bag sliding contact wire harnesses through steering wheel opening at the three o'clock position. Position steering wheel on steering shaft
so the alignment marks on wheel and shaft are aligned. Be sure air bag contact wire is not pinched.
CAUTION: Be sure wiring does not get trapped between steering wheel and air bag sliding contact.
3. install new steering wheel retaining bolt and tighten to 34-46 Nm (25-34 ft. lbs.).
4. Connect horn/speed control wire harness to air bag sliding contact wire harness. Connector is located on right side of steering wheel retaining bolt.
5. Connect air bag sliding contact wire harness to driver side air bag module and position air bag into steering wheel. Install driver side air bag
