Rodeo Sport 2WD V6-3.2L (2001)
9. Apply a setting mark (1) across the steering wheel and shaft so parts can be reassembled in their original position, then remove steering wheel.
10. Move the front wheels to the straight ahead position, then use steering wheel remover J-29752 to remove the steering wheel.
Caution: Never apply force to the steering wheel in direction of the shaft by using a hammer or other impact tools in an attempt to remove the
steering wheel. The steering shaft is designed as an energy absorbing unit.
Installation
1. Install steering wheel by aligning the setting marks made when removing.
Caution: Never apply force to the steering wheel in direction of the shaft by using a hammer or other impact tools in an attempt to remove the
steering wheel. The steering shaft is designed as an energy absorbing unit.
2. Tighten the steering wheel fixing nut to the specified torque.
Torque: 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.)
3. Connect horn lead.
4. Support the module and carefully connect the module connector.
Note: Pass the lead wire through the tabs on the plastic cover (wire protector) of inflator to prevent lead wire from being pinches.
5. Tighten bolts to specified sequence as illustrated.
Torque: 9 Nm (78 inch lbs.)
6. Connect the yellow 2-way SRS connector located under the steering column.
7. Connect the battery "-" terminal cable.
8. Turn the ignition switch to "ON" while watching warning light. Light should flash 7 times and then go off.
