Maintenance

Maintenance

Steering Wheel

Removal

⚠ Warning
DO NOT remove the restraint bag without first reading and fully understanding the warnings related to restraint bag removal. Follow step by step the procedure for disarming and removing the restraint bag.

1. Disconnect the vehicle battery at the earth (-ve) terminal and ensure the ignition key is removed.

⚠ Warning
Allow a two minute power down period before proceeding. This will ensure that there is no power to the airbag system.

2. Remove the restraint bag module (Refer to 'Driver Airbag', page 1-14-4).
3. Place the steering in the straight ahead position.

Caution
Do not use steering lock to hold wheel whilst releasing securing nut. Steering lock may be irreparably damaged.

4. Undo and remove the steering wheel securing nut.

5. Place marks on the steering wheel and column to indicate the correct spline alignment. Pull the steering wheel from the steering column splines.

Installation

1. Install steering wheel.

1. Ensure that the steering is in the straight ahead position.
2. Align the steering wheel spokes in the straight ahead position.
3. Align the steering wheel and column marks correctly and install the steering wheel to the steering column.
4. Check that the steering wheel rotation is accurately centred when the road wheels are in the straight ahead position.
5. Install and tighten the securing bolt. Torque bolt to 40 Nm.

2. Install the restraint bag (Refer to 'Driver Airbag', page 1-14-4).