Q: How to replace the steering wheel on Chevrolet Colorado?
A: Begin by aligning the front wheels directly to the front before starting replacement work. Drive the pin of the Steering Column anti-rotation (J 42640) through the access hole in the lower Steering Column trim cover to lock the Steering Column. Take out the inflatable restraint Steering Wheel module. Create reference points on the Steering Wheel to show its connection to the Steering Shaft. Twist the Steering Wheel nut two full turns before gently pulling the Steering Wheel from the Steering Column. Draw the electrical connectors (1,3) through the space without harm before you extract the Steering Wheel nut to remove the Steering Wheel. When installing the front wheels must point straight ahead before attaching them. The new Steering Wheel should be set by the Steering Shaft with the arrow pointing at 12 o'clock and proper teeth alignment must be maintained. When installing the original Steering Wheel it should match the reference points noted during uninstallation while avoiding any pinching of electrical connectors (1,3). Insert the new Steering Wheel nut into position then torque it to 35 n.m (26 lb ft). Conclude by mounting the inflatable restraint Steering Wheel module and taking out the anti-rotation pin (J 42640).
Q: How to Service and Repair a Steering Wheel on Chevrolet Equinox?
A: The sir system requires disabling before starting to replace the Steering Wheel. Place all inflatable restraint wheel units into the removal sequence. The installation process starts by disconnecting the cruise control switch connector when cruise control is present in the Steering Column. First remove the Steering Wheel nut and use the Steering Wheel puller (J 1859-A) and Steering Wheel puller legs (J 42578) for Steering Wheel removal when needed. Install the Steering Wheel by directing it to the position on the Steering Column before tightening the Steering Wheel nut to 41 n.m (30 lb ft). You must first reconnect the cruise control switch connector before installing the inflatable restraint Steering Wheel module when the system has this feature. Finally, enable the sir system.
Q: How to replace the steering wheel on Chevrolet Malibu?
A: Start replacement of the Steering Column by disabling the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system before removing Steering Wheel and trim components. Separate the multifunction switch's three electrical connectors then detach its electrical harness from the Steering Column. Your next step involves taking out the sir coil plus the driver's insulator panel. The intermediate shaft's upper pinch bolt must be detached before removing the three lower and one upper Steering Column mounting bolts. Handle the Steering Column with care because it easily suffers damage so handle with extreme caution. The shaft needs careful handling because striking the shaft will affect the collapsibility mechanism of the design. The procedure includes installing the new Steering Column after trimming off vehicle components. Before fastening upper parts to lower parts tighten first to avoid damage. Secure lower mounting nuts at 26 nm (19 ft. Lbs.) while upper mounting bolts require equal torque settings. Secure the intermediate shaft pinch bolt with 22 nm (16 ft. Lbs.) torque. Once done, install the sir coil and restore three connectors to the multifunction switch. Reinstall the electrical harness back to the Steering Column. To complete the procedure replace all trim covers together with the driver's insulator panel and Steering Wheel and activate your sir system.