Shaft and steering wheel
1 - lower shaft, 2 - lower sealing casing, 3 - casing fastening element, 4 - upper shaft with a tubular casing, 5 - steering wheel, 6 - steering wheel nut
Models without airbag
Removing
Attention! When installing the steering wheel in its original place, you must use a new nut and washer.
1. Set wheels to drive straight ahead.
2. Using the lever, remove the steering wheel center trim.
3. Apply alignment marks between the end of the steering column shaft and the steering wheel hub.
4. Using a socket wrench with an extension, unscrew the steering wheel nut a few turns.
5. With the palms of your hands, hit hard on the back of the steering wheel in order to remove the steering wheel from the grooves of the shaft.
6. Completely unscrew the nut and remove the steering wheel.
Installation
Installation is made in sequence, return to removal.
Models with airbag
Attention! The airbag control unit is an integral part of the steering wheel.
Attention! When removing the steering wheel, the following requirements must be met:
- - do not throw the steering wheel;
- - do not disassemble the steering wheel;
- - do not install a steering wheel from another car model (even from other Peugeot 405 models), because the airbag control unit is calibrated for each specific model.
Removing
Attention! When installing the steering wheel in its original place, you must use a new nut and washer.
1. Remove airbag.
2. Set wheels to drive straight ahead.
3. Apply alignment marks between the end of the steering column shaft and the steering wheel hub.
4. Using a socket wrench with an extension, unscrew the steering wheel nut a few turns.
5. With the palms of your hands, hit hard on the back of the steering wheel in order to remove the steering wheel from the grooves of the shaft.
6. Disconnect the electrical connector from the airbag control unit.
7. Finally unscrew the steering wheel nut.
8. Remove the steering wheel by pulling the airbag harness through the steering wheel. Do not disconnect the electrical connector of the airbag control unit (located in the steering wheel).
Installation
Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal, taking into account the following points:
- align the marks made before removal;
- install a new washer and tighten the steering wheel nut to the required torque;
- install airbag.