Steering Wheel Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Wheel Nut & Steering Wheel

Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.

CALLOUT COMPONENT NAME

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to INFLATABLE RESTRAINT STEERING WHEEL MODULE REPLACEMENT .
1	Steering Wheel Nut CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE . Tightening torque 37 N.m (27 lb ft)
2	Steering Wheel Procedure Disconnect any electrical connectors as needed. Remove the steering wheel using puller J 1859-A and puller legs J 42578. Make an alignment mark to note the relationship between the steering wheel and the steering shaft. The marks will be needed to align the wheel during installation. Special Tools J 1859-A Steering Wheel Puller J 42578 Steering Wheel Puller Legs

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure
Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to INFLATABLE RESTRAINT STEERING WHEEL MODULE REPLACEMENT .

Steering Wheel Nut

CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .

Tightening torque
37 N.m (27 lb ft)

Steering Wheel
Procedure

Disconnect any electrical connectors as needed.
Remove the steering wheel using puller J 1859-A and puller legs J 42578.
Make an alignment mark to note the relationship between the steering wheel and the steering shaft. The marks will be needed to align the wheel during installation.

Special Tools

J 1859-A Steering Wheel Puller
J 42578 Steering Wheel Puller Legs