Q: How to Ensure Proper Alignment of the Steering Wheel on GMC Canyon?
A: Beginning the Steering Wheel replacement requires setting the front wheels at zero degree position then disabling the supplemental inflatable restraint system. Drivers can lock the Steering Column using the Steering Column anti-rotation pin (J 42640) by passing it through the lower Steering Column trim cover access hole. Mark the Steering Wheel's relationship to the Steering Shaft by making an alignment point after removing the inflator module. Sparely loosen the Steering Wheel nut two times before sitting the Steering Wheel off the Steering Column carefully. Unbolt the Steering Wheel nut then detach the Steering Wheel from the Steering Column. You should check for straight-wheel position before starting the installation process. Position the replacement Steering Wheel near the Steering Shaft at 12 o'clock with the arrow in place to achieve correct tooth alignment between the wheel and shaft. Reapply your original Steering Wheel by matching it up with the removal marks. Drive the Steering Wheel toward the Steering Shaft before tightening the Steering Wheel nut to 35 nm (26 ft. Lbs.). Unlock the Steering Column by removing the Steering Column anti-rotation pin (J 42640) at the lower trim cover access hole before you instaill the inflator module to enable the sir system.
Q: How to service and repair the steering column and steering wheel on GMC Savana 3500?
A: The next step in servicing and fixing the steering wheel and column is to take out the inflatable restraint steering wheel module based on the use of the J1859-A, Steering Wheel Puller. Mark the wheel steering position to the column before removing the steering wheel and the nut. After that, use the J1859-A (Steering Wheel Puller) to separate the steering wheel from the column. For installation, line up the designated relationship references and install the steering wheel onto the column then install the steering wheel nut , that should be tightened to 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs). Finally, replace the inflatable restraint steering wheel module.
Q: How to replace the steering wheel on GMC Envoy?
A: You must disable the sir system before beginning the replacement of the Steering Wheel. The first step is to uninstall the inflator module followed by the horn plunger extraction as you push the Steering Column plunger until it reaches the stop and turn it 90 degrees. Disconnect the electrical connection to the Steering Wheel followed by removing the retaining nut that holds the Steering Wheel to the Steering Wheel shaft. The specified Steering Wheel puller j 1859-a (J 1859-A) can be used for wheel removal along with either the Steering Wheel puller adapter j-36541-a (J-36541-A) or Steering Wheel puller legs j 42578 (J 42578). You need to install the puller tool before taking out the Steering Wheel. After mounting the Steering Wheel to the Steering Wheel shaft apply the retaining nut with 41 n.m (30 lb ft) torque. When restoring the sir system you must first plug in the Steering Wheel electrical connector then put in the horn plunger followed by reinstalling the inflator module.