B
FRONT CV SHAFT, SUSPENSION, AND STEERING
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
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Repair and Service Manual
10002660
STEERING
Steering Wheel Replacement
Tool List
Qty.
Screwdriver, Flat Head ................................................ 1
Socket, 24mm ............................................................. 1
Ratchet ........................................................................ 1
Plastic Faced Hammer ................................................ 1
Ball Peen Hammer ...................................................... 1
Torque Wrench, ft. lbs ................................................. 1
NOTICE: Align wheels straight ahead to maintain
correct orientation when replacing steering wheel.
1.
Insert a flat screwdriver under the edge of the steer-
ing wheel cover (37) and pry it from the steering
wheel (39) (Ref. Fig. 9).
Fig. 9 Steering Wheel Cover Removal
2.
Loosen the lock nut (38) two to three turns (Ref. Fig.
9) until it is slightly above the end of the steering
shaft. DO NOT completely remove the nut at this
time.
3.
From below the steering wheel, put a plastic faced
hammer against the lock nut as shown (Ref. Fig. 10).
4.
Pull upward on the plastic faced hammer and strike
hammer sharply with a ball peen hammer.
Do not hit the steering wheel lock
nut or the end of the steering shaft
directly with the ball peen hammer.
Fig. 10 Remove Steering Wheel
5.
When the steering wheel (39) is loose, remove the
lock nut (38) and the steering wheel (39).
6.
Before installing the steering wheel (39), lightly cover
the splines of the steering shaft with a commercially
available anti-seize compound.
7.
Align the front wheels in the straight ahead position.
8.
Align the steering wheel (39) on the steering shaft,
then slide onto shaft.
Tighten the lock nut (38) to the torque value specified
below.
9.
Align the pins on the steering wheel cover (37) with
the holes in the steering wheel (Ref. Fig. 9).
10. Press the cover until it snaps into place.
37
39
38
Alignment Pins
Item
Torque Specification
38
20 - 25 ft. lbs. (27 - 34 Nm)