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How to remove the steering wheel on a '69?

Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2024 4:45 pm
by tig
I'm assuming the center cap pops off and there's a nut underneath, but I don't want to force it and break the plastic.

Tips? I searched but didn't find anything helpful.

Re: How to remove the steering wheel on a '69?

Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2024 5:04 pm
by theunz
Push the center cap in and rotate counter clockwise. Either disconnect the battery or endure the horn honking for a few seconds. Be careful of the wire that connects the button to the steering column.

Re: How to remove the steering wheel on a '69?

Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2024 5:10 pm
by theunz
Once you get the button off you will see the nut. You may or may not need a puller to remove the wheel itself. I seem to have mine often enough that it comes off with just a good tug. Also there is a large spring between the nut and the pad.

Re: How to remove the steering wheel on a '69?

Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2024 5:39 pm
by Nissanman
Sometimes, there is also a big nut in front of the steering wheel too :lol: :lol: :lol:

Re: How to remove the steering wheel on a '69?

Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2024 5:57 pm
by tig
Nissanman wrote: Sat Feb 24, 2024 5:39 pm Sometimes, there is also a big nut in front of the steering wheel too :lol: :lol: :lol:
Given the column was out of the car before I asked this question confirms.