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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCADILLAC2005ESCALADE/ESV 2WD V8-5.3L VIN TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERING AND SUSPENSIONSTEERINGSTEERING COLUMNSERVICE AND REPAIRSTEERING WHEEL
2005 Cadillac Escalade/ESV 2WD V8-5.3L VIN T

Steering Wheel

2005 Cadillac Escalade/ESV 2WD V8-5.3L VIN TSECTION Steering Wheel


Steering Wheel Replacement

^ Tools Required
- J 1859-A Steering Wheel Puller
- J-36541-A Steering Wheel Puller Adapter
- J 42578 Steering Wheel Puller Legs

Removal Procedure
1. Disable the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) system.
2. Remove the inflator module.
3. Remove the horn switch.
4. Make an alignment mark in order to note the relationship of the steering wheel to the steering shaft.
5. Remove the steering wheel nut.





6. Remove the steering wheel using:
^ J 1859-A (1) with
^ J-36541-A (2) or J 42578 (2)

Installation Procedure
1. Align the marks made during the removal of the steering shaft and the steering wheel.





2. Install the steering wheel onto the steering shaft.

3. Install the steering wheel nut to the steering shaft.
^ Tighten the nut to 40 Nm (29 ft. lbs.).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the horn switch.
5. Install the inflator module.
6. Enable the SIR system.
RENDER: 1.0x

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