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STEERING AND FRONT SUSPENSION
Steering Wheel Removal, Continued:
5.5. Remove the steering wheel puller.
5.6. Remove the steering wheel nut (27) and the steering wheel (25) from the steering column (20)
(Figure 9-3, Page 9-3).
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Figure 9-1 Steering Wheel Puller
STEERING WHEEL INSTALLATION
NOTE: To minimize corrosion and to make future removal of the steering wheel easier, apply a small
amount of oil or anti-seize compound to steering shaft splines and taper before installing the steer-
ing wheel.
1. Install the steering wheel (25) on the splines of the steering shaft (19). Be sure to align the match marks
placed on the wheel and steering column in step 3 above (Figure 9-3, Page 9-3).
2. Install the steering wheel nut (27) and tighten to 13 ft-lb (17.6 N·m).
3. Install the steering wheel plate (28) and plate mounting screws (30) (Figure 9-3, Page 9-3). Tighten
screws to 16 in-lb (1.8 N·m).
STEERING COLUMN
See General Warning, Section 1, Page 1-1.
STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL
1. Remove the steering wheel as previously instructed.
2. Remove the front body. See Front Body Removal, Section 4, Page 4-3.
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Figure 9-2 Steering Wheel Puller
Steering Column
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