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Steering Wheel: Installation

  1. Confirm that:
    • The front wheels are in the STRAIGHT-AHEAD position.
    • The turn signal stalk is in the neutral position.
  2. Ensure the three foam rubber driver airbag retaining clip pads are still in place on the rear of the steering wheel. See Fig 1. Replace any missing pads.
    Fig 1: Foam Rubber Pad Locations
    GC0021685Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - TOP REAR OF STEERING WHEEL
    2 - FOAM RUBBER PADS
    3 - DRIVER AIRBAG RETAINING CLIP
    4 - HORN GROUND AREA- NO PAD HERE
    CAUTION: Do not install the steering wheel onto the shaft of the steering column by driving it onto the shaft.
  3. Feed the clockspring wiring leads through the hole in the steering wheel. Align the steering wheel's wide mounting spline with the steering column shaft missing spline area and push the wheel onto the shaft. Make sure the clockspring lines up with the back of the wheel and does not bind.
  4. Install the steering wheel retaining bolt and tighten it until the steering wheel is fully installed on shaft. Tighten the steering wheel retaining bolt to 54 N.m (40 ft. lbs.) torque.
  5. Install the driver airbag. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/DRIVER AIRBAG - INSTALLATION)
    WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE YET. REFER FIRST TO AIRBAG SYSTEM TEST. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING)
  6. Reconnect battery using Airbag System Test procedure in Restraints. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING)
  7. Close hood.
  8. Verify vehicle and system operation.
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