Esteem GL Sedan L4-1.8L (1999)
Steering Wheel: Service and Repair
STEERING WHEEL
CAUTION: Removal of the steering wheel allows the contact coil to turn freely but do not turn the contact coil (on the combination switch) more
than allowable number of turns (about two and a half turns from the center position clockwise or counterclockwise respectively), or coil will break.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative battery cable at battery terminal.
2. Disable air bag system. Refer to Restraint Systems.
3. Remove air bag (inflator) module from steering wheel. Refer to Restraint Systems.
4. Remove steering shaft nut.
5. Make alignment marks on steering wheel and shaft for a guide during reinstallation.
6. Remove steering wheel with special tool (A).
Special Tool
(A): 09944-36010 or 09944-36011
CAUTION: Do not hammer the end of the shaft. Hammering it will loosen the plastic shear pins which maintain the column length and impair the
collapsible design of the column.
CENTERING CONTACT COIL
1. Check that vehicle's wheels (front tires) are set at straight-ahead position.
2. Check that ignition switch is at "LOCK" position.
3. Turn contact coil counterclockwise slowly with a light force till contact coil will not turn any further.
NOTE: Contact coil can turn about 5 turns at maximum, that is, if it is at the center position, can turn about two and a half turns both clockwise
and counterclockwise.