I need to remove the steering wheel to replace the ignition lock and turn signal cancel,i am told i am nuts to even attempt this.
Removing the sterering wheel takes about 5 minutes one you get the horn pad off. You do need 2 special tools, a steering wehjeel puller and a GM lock ring depressor, any auto parts stor has theswe tools for less than $30.00. Watch the video of the job HERE GM uses the sam coulmn in all models in early and later model years.
If you are talking about removing the steering wheel, you need a special puller after you remove the nut on the shaft.
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seems crazy but it worked for us!!! try hammer and Wd 40 - tap lighty
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Removal of the steering wheel air bag can be a very dangerous procedure and should only be done by traine professionals
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look on back side of center cushion arms,there are fastners there that hold this peice on then rest is easy..
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Try pulling the wheel as far one direction as it will go in the locked position. Then while holding the wheel, turn the key. This has worked for me everytime (3x) I have experienced this.
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The steering wheel does have to come off.
Below is the process for replacing your turnsignal switch and the special tools needed.
Many vehicles use a turn signal switch that is separate from the multifunction switch. The steering wheel will have to be removed to gain access to the turn signal switch on these vehicles. The following procedure is a common method of turn signal switch replacement:
Steering wheel attachment. Courtesy of General Motors Corporation, Service Technology Group.
To remove the snap ring, use the compressing tool to relieve the pressure against the snap ring. Courtesy of General Motors Corporation, Service Technology Group.
Remove the turn signal switch from the column. Courtesy of Chrysler Corporation.
On vehicles equipped with cornering lights, the turn signal switch has an additional set of contacts that operate the cornering light circuit only. The contacts can receive voltage from either the ignition switch or the headlight switch. If the ignition switch provides the power, the cornering lights will be activated any time the turn signals are used. If the contacts receive the voltage from the headlight switch, the cornering lights do not operate unless the headlight switch is in the PARK or HEADLIGHT position.
The most common complaints attributable to the flasher are too fast or too slow of a flashing rate. If the flasher is of the wrong type and rating, the amount of time required to heat the coil will differ from what the manufacturer designed into the circuit. Also, newer flashers that use electronic circuits will flash at an increased speed if one of the turn signal bulbs is burned out or the circuit is defective. If the flasher is rated higher than required, the flashing rate is reduced because it takes longer for the current to heat the coil.
Check the size and type of light bulbs in the circuit. Use only the lamp size recommended by the manufacturer. If these checks do not correct the problem, test the generator output. Higher or lower voltage output than specified may cause the flasher rate to be incorrect. If the charging system output is within specifications, check for excessive resistance in the turn signal circuit. Check both sides of the circuit.
If none of the turn signals operate, check the fuse. Next, check the flasher. Remove the flasher from the fuse box. Connect a jumper wire across the fuse box terminals. If the turn signal lamp operates with the lever in either indicator position, the flasher is faulty. If the lights still do not illuminate, test the turn signal switch.
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