9-7X L6-4.2L (2008)
Steering Wheel: Service and Repair
Steering Wheel Replacement
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
Caution: Refer to Servicing the SIR System Caution.
1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling (See: Steering Column/Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming/Service and Repair).
2. Remove the inflator module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement (See: Restraint Systems/Air Bag Systems/Air
Bag/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement).
3. Remove the horn plunger from the steering column by pressing inward to the stop and rotating horn plunger 90 degrees.
4. Disconnect the steering wheel electrical connector.
5. Remove the retaining nut which secures the steering wheel to the steering wheel shaft.
Notice: When removing the steering wheel, use only the specified steering wheel puller. Do not hammer on the end of the steering column shaft.
Hammering could loosen the plastic injections which maintain the steering column rigidity.
6. Install J 1859-A with J-36541-A or J 42578 to the steering wheel.
7. Remove the steering wheel using J 1859-A with J-36541-A or J 42578.
Installation Procedure
