LaCrosse V6-3.8L (2009)
Steering Wheel: Service and Repair
Steering Wheel Replacement
Special Tools
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J 1859-A Steering Wheel Puller
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J 42578 Steering Wheel Puller Legs
Removal Procedure
1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling (See: Steering Column/Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming/Service and Repair).
2. Turn OFF the ignition.
3. Remove the Inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement (See: Restraint
Systems/Air Bag Systems/Air Bag/Service and Repair).
4. Scribe an alignment mark on the steering wheel hub. Align the mark with the slash mark on the steering shaft.
5. Loosen the steering wheel nut.
6. Position the steering wheel nut flush with the end of the steering shaft.
7. Assemble J 1859-A with J 42578 on the steering wheel.
8. Use J 1859-A with J 42578 in order to unseat the steering wheel from the steering shaft.
9. Remove J 1859-A and J 42578 from the steering wheel.
10. Remove the steering shaft nut.
11. Remove the steering wheel from the steering shaft.
12. Remove the SIR connector from the steering wheel.
Installation Procedure
