OEM Chevrolet Prizm Steering Wheel

Chevrolet Prizm Steering Wheel Parts and Q&A

• Steering Wheel, Charcoal
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  Q: What tools are required to service and repair the steering wheel on Chevrolet Prizm?

  A:

  Steering Wheel repair operations need the following equipment: a Steering Wheel puller (J 1859-A). Steering Wheel puller (J 1859-A). To start proceed by disabling the sir system then align the front wheels to a straight ahead position while Steering Column stays in lock position to avoid sir coil assembly damage. You need to first detach the inflatable restraint Steering Wheel module while disconnecting both horn and cruise control electrical connectors. You should locate a Steering Wheel retaining nut before putting matchmarks on both wheel components and the main shaft. During the use of the Steering Wheel puller tool (J 1859-A), install its bolts into the Steering Wheel only to a depth of 13 mm (0.5 in) or less to protect the srs coil assembly from damage. Reinstall the steering wheelonto the column by aligning its matchmarks before installing the retaining nut followed by nut tightening to 34 nm (25 ft. Lbs.). After reconnecting the horn connector and cruise control connector (if installed) the inflatable restraint Steering Wheel module should be mounted. The last step involves wheel centering and activating the sir system.
• Steering Wheel, Charcoal
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  Q: How to replace the steering wheel while ensuring proper alignment and safety on Chevrolet Prizm?

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  To replace the Steering Wheel, first you need to de-energize the sir system and have the front wheels in the straight ahead capacity with the Steering Column locked so improper alignment and sir coil assembly redoes not happen. Take off the inflatable restraint Steering Wheel module and disconnect the horn electrical connector, and the cruise control electrical connector if equipped. Take out the Steering Wheel retaining nut and apply matchmarks to the Steering Wheel and main shaft. To pull the Steering Wheel gently, proceed to use the j 1859-a Steering Wheel puller (J 1859-A) in order not to hit the Steering Column shaft with a hammer and then damage its rigidity. For installation, match the marks and that's it for the Steering Wheel and tightening is secured with retaining nut: tightening to 34 nm (25 ft. Lbs.). Plug the horn electrical connector and the cruise control electrical connector back if available, plug the inflatable restraint Steering Wheel module, check if the Steering Wheel is centered and lastly enable sir system.