How to remove the steering wheel for replacement

Manual Steering Column with JL4) or
Steering Wheel Position Sensor Replacement (Power Steering Column with JL4) ?
Preliminary Procedure Remove the intermediate steering shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
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Steering Angle Sensor Adapter
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Steering Wheel Position Sensor
Procedure Disconnect any electrical connectors as needed.
Tip
If reusing, secure the old steering wheel position sensor before removing it for proper alignment upon reinstallation. Refer to Steering Wheel Position Sensor Centering .

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Component Name
Notice: Secure the steering wheel utilizing a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The steering wheel must be secured in position before disconnecting the following components:
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The steering column
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The intermediate shaft
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The steering gear

After disconnecting these components, do not move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow these procedures may cause improper alignment of some components during installation and result in possible damage to the SIR coil.
Preliminary Procedure Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
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Intermediate Steering Shaft Bolt
Procedure Remove the steering column boot seal in order to access the intermediate steering shaft bolt.
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Intermediate Steering Shaft Nut
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten
47 N?·m (35 lb ft)
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Intermediate Steering Shaft
Tip
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If necessary, scribe location marks between the intermediate steering shaft and the steering column and the intermediate steering shaft and the steering gear to mark their alignment before removing.
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If replacing the intermediate steering shaft, transfer any scribe marks from the old one to the new one.

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Component Name
Notice: Secure the steering wheel utilizing a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The steering wheel must be secured in position before disconnecting the following components:
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The steering column
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The intermediate shaft
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The steering gear

After disconnecting these components, do not move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow these procedures may cause improper alignment of some components during installation and result in possible damage to the SIR coil.
Preliminary Procedures

1. Remove the left side instrument panel insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side .
2. Remove the driver knee bolster. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Replacement .
3. Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement .

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Steering Column Nut (Qty: 4)
Notice: Refer to Title not found in the Preface section.
Tighten
25 N?·m (18 lb ft)
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Steering Column
Procedure

Disconnect any electrical connectors as needed.

If equipped with AN3, disconnect the automatic transmission range selector cable. Refer to Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable Replacement - Column .

Transfer any parts as needed.

You will have to remove your steering wheel to replace this. First disconnect your ground on your battery. Let the car sit for a couple minutes to make sure all charge is out of the wires. On both sides of the steering wheel, there will be to little square covers. Take those off. there will be a torque bolt behind these covers. Remove those. After doing this, your air bag on the steering wheel will be able to be removed. then your ill see a nut in the middle of the steering wheel. Remove this nut. The next step can be done in two ways. one you can get a steering wheel puller to remove the steering wheel, or you can grab a hold of the steering wheel on both sides and shake the steering wheel loose. This will work most of the time but may not. After removing the steering wheel your clock spring will be underneath it. There is either two or four screws holding this on. install in reverse order. When you put your steering wheel back on, there are marks on the rod and the steering wheel you will need to line up to make sure your steering wheel is straight. If you have any more questions, just ask me.

The steering shaft has splines that allow the steering wheel to be positioned correctly with the front wheels.
Try tapping behind the streering wheel with a hammer to loosen so you can pull the steering wheel off.
If this does not work then you need a wheel puller to pull the steering wheel off the steering shaft.

Parts stores sell an inexpensive steering wheel removal puller. Follow repair manual removal procedure, so the air bag doesn't activate. The steering wheel is retained by a large nut on the steering wheel shaft. Remove the nut, and attach the puller to wheel-it should pull right off.

Disconnect battery,,,,,,,,remove screws from back of steering wheel cover.. front of steering wheel cover will come off and may be plugged into steering wheel carefully remove wire plug from tab.remove large nut on center of steering wheel , use puller kit from local auto parts store , prob wont come off on its own but might . BEFORE removal note location of scratch on wheel , matching scratch on post for alignment of wheel on replacement ,slide steering wheel into place, tighten nut just enough, replug wire and dont make screws too tight re hook battery and reprogram radio.... sorry.. yur welcome

buy a new multifunction switch
rent a steering wheel puller
remove airbag fuse
remove cosmetic steering wheel cover
remove airbag
remove steering wheel
replace switch
replace steering wheel
replace cosmetic cover
replace fuse

Disarm the Supplemental RestraintSystem (SRS) (airbag) Remove the airbag assembly. Partially remove the steering wheel retaining bolt. Leave the bolt in the column to push on it. Install a steering wheel puller.(Available at almost any parts store) Remove steering wheel puller, steering wheel and bolt once steering wheel has popped loose from the steering shaft.

Steering Wheel Control Switch Assembly Replacement Removal Procedure

1. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
   
   
   
2. Remove the horn switch from the steering wheel.
   
   
   
3. Remove the steering wheel shroud retaining screws from the back of the steering wheel.
4. Remove the steering wheel shroud from the steering wheel.
   
   
   
5. Remove the steering wheel control switch mounting screws.
   
   
   
6. Disconnect the steering wheel control switch (2) electrical connector (1).
   
   
   
7. Remove the steering wheel control switch from the steering wheel.

Steering Wheel Replacement Tools Required J 1859-A Steering Wheel Puller
Removal Procedure

1. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
2. Remove the inflator module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement in SIR.
3. Remove the horn switch. Refer to Horn Switch Replacement - On Vehicle .
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 the J 1859-A .

Installation Procedure

Ford Taurus/Sable 1996-1999 Repair Guide
Steering Wheel
Removal & Instalation



Fig. 1: Remove the access covers for the air bag module retaining bolts



Fig. 2: Remove the air bag retaining bolts and...



Fig. 3: Carefully remove the air bag from the steering wheel to access the wiring connectors



Fig. 4: Detach the connectors...



Fig. 5: ... from the air bag module



Fig. 6: Remove the center bolt from the steering wheel



Fig. 7: Install a suitable puller and tighten the forcing screw to...



Fig. 8: ... remove the steering wheel

CONTINUE...

Replace your headlight switch. You need torx bits, a steering wheel puller, and bolts to perform the repair.

Disconnect your negative battery cable and wait at least 1 minute before going any further (this insures your airbags are disabled if your vehicle has them).

Remove the plastic covers that cover the steering colum. If applicable, remove the airbag from the steering wheel; if you don't have a airbag pull the horn switch from the center of the steering wheel. Remove the retaining clip from the center shaft in the steering colum. Remove the bolt that holds the steering wheel, then use a steering wheel puller to remove the steering wheel. Remove the torx screws from the headlight switch, and remove the electrical connectors. Install in reverse.

I hope this information helps you, and I wish you luck on your repair.