How do I remove my steering wheel?
#1
How do I remove my steering wheel?
I just bought a 4 spoke sport wheel for my '71 98. I set about removing my stock steering wheel, staring by removing the horn cover and then the large center nut, but the wheel didn't budge. I noticed two "rivets" that looked like they could also be holding things in place, but I decided against going after those since I didn't know how to go about removing them, and didn't know what removing them might do.
So what am I missing?
Thanks!
-Bob
So what am I missing?
Thanks!
-Bob
#2
I just bought a 4 spoke sport wheel for my '71 98. I set about removing my stock steering wheel, staring by removing the horn cover and then the large center nut, but the wheel didn't budge. I noticed two "rivets" that looked like they could also be holding things in place, but I decided against going after those since I didn't know how to go about removing them, and didn't know what removing them might do.
So what am I missing?
Thanks!
-Bob
So what am I missing?
Thanks!
-Bob
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#4
--Ryan
#6
Alright, a wheel puller it is I guess...where can I find myself one of those? Otherwise, when you're talking about tapping on the shaft, would you be referring to where that large nut in the center attaches?
2blu442, I did not get the hub with the wheel. Happen to know where I could get one...and maybe a horn button too?
Thanks for the quick replies as usual guys!
-Bob
2blu442, I did not get the hub with the wheel. Happen to know where I could get one...and maybe a horn button too?
Thanks for the quick replies as usual guys!
-Bob
#7
I bought a wheel puller from harbor freight, pretty cheap. The only thing is you need to buy better bolts as the ones that came with it are low quality, and I bent one.
The hub and horn button setup are available repop, but you can drop another $100 plus for them. You might try a parts wanted thread here to find used ones. John
The hub and horn button setup are available repop, but you can drop another $100 plus for them. You might try a parts wanted thread here to find used ones. John
#9
That's probably fair for the hub. I think the repop horn buttons are like $65, then you'll need the horn contact parts to make the horn work. I don't remember, but think they may be around $15-25. You might find them all on Fusick and evaluate the price from there. You right that these parts are on ebay all the time. John
#11
Loosen the large nut but leave it on (just proud of the shaft, so you don't damage the threads) then hit it in the middle with a big hammer, while pulling against the wheel, or a cheap puller from the auto parts store
#12
Let's look at things here. Is the car a standard column, tilt column or tilt-telescopic column?
If you have standard or tilt-only you can use a steering wheel puller to R&R the steering wheel. If it's a tilt-telescopic column (and a lot of Ninety Eights had it), the sport wheel will not work.
If you have standard or tilt-only you can use a steering wheel puller to R&R the steering wheel. If it's a tilt-telescopic column (and a lot of Ninety Eights had it), the sport wheel will not work.
#14
Don't hit the center with a hammer!
There are nylon pins that hold the shaft sections together that are meant to shear off in case of an accident and if you shear them off you got big problems, lots of other good stuff can be broken too.
I don't think you need to get any deeper into the column than take off the wheel for that? You would need a lock plate remover tool if so, same deal as the puller.
#16
Try these guys. They seem to have everything. www.toolstorechicago.com
#17
Let's look at things here. Is the car a standard column, tilt column or tilt-telescopic column?
If you have standard or tilt-only you can use a steering wheel puller to R&R the steering wheel. If it's a tilt-telescopic column (and a lot of Ninety Eights had it), the sport wheel will not work.
If you have standard or tilt-only you can use a steering wheel puller to R&R the steering wheel. If it's a tilt-telescopic column (and a lot of Ninety Eights had it), the sport wheel will not work.
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