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Steering Wheel Removal GMC Suburban R1500

Steering Column ~146 words

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

Note. For removal and installation procedures of column mounted switches, see STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES article in the STEERING section.

Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove horn button. To install, reverse removal procedure.

  1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove horn pad. Remove snap ring and steering wheel retaining nut. Mark steering wheel and shaft for reassembly reference. Using Steering Wheel Puller (J-1859-03), remove steering wheel. NOTE: Turn signal switch must be in neutral position prior to installing steering wheel to prevent damage to canceling cam and switch assembly.
  2. To install, ensure turn signal switch is in neutral position. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten retaining nut to 30 ft. lbs. (41 N.m). Install snap ring.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

Refer to TROUBLE SHOOTING - BASIC PROCEDURES article in the GENERAL TROUBLE SHOOTING section.

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