Navigator 4WD V8-5.4L DOHC VIN R (2001)
Steering Wheel: Service and Repair
Special Tool(s)
Removal and Installation
1. Turn the steering wheel to the straight ahead position and turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute to allow depletion of the restraint system backup power supply.
3. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions and notes in the deactivation
procedure.
Deactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS).
4. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, notes and instructions in the driver air bag
removal and installation procedure.
Remove the driver side air bag module.
5. Remove the steering wheel bolt.
6. CAUTION: Removing the steering wheel without using a puller can damage the column bearings.
Use the Differential Side Bearing Puller to remove the steering wheel.
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
8. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions and notes in the reactivation
procedure.
Reactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS).
