Swift L4-1298cc 1.3L SOHC MFI (1997)
Steering Wheel: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Disable air bag system. Refer to Air Bags and Seat Belts.
3. Remove air bag (inflator) module from steering wheel. Refer to Air Bags and Seat Belts.
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 or equivalents.
CAUTION: Do not turn contact coil (on 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.
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.