1999 GMC Sonoma ignition cylinder

1999 GMC SONOMA
175,354 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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ESEQUIEL AGUIRRE
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I NEED TO REPLACE THE IGNITION CYLINDER , BUT
HOW REMOVE THE STERING WHEEL...
Dec 7, 2008 at 2:20 PM
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DAVE H
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hope this helps

STEERING WHEEL
Removal & Installation
Turn ignition switch to OFF-LOCK position. Remove air bag module, if equipped. See appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article. Remove horn pad, if equipped. Mark steering wheel hub in relation to slash mark on steering shaft for installation reference. Loosen steering wheel shaft nut, positioning it flush with end of shaft.
Using appropriate steering wheel puller, remove steering wheel. See STEERING WHEEL PULLER SPECIFICATIONS table. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten steering wheel nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .


STEERING WHEEL PULLER SPECIFICATIONS
ApplicationTool (Part No.)
"C" & "K" Series Pickup, Sierra, Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon......Puller (J-1859-A) & Puller Legs (J-42578)
Express & Savana........Puller (J-1859A) & Puller Legs (J-36541)
Montana, Silhouette & Venture........Puller (J-1859-A) & Puller Legs (J-42578)
All Other Models.......Puller (J-1859-A)
Dec 7, 2008 at 10:32 PM
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