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Posted by: joeav8tor Mar 5 2006, 09:57 PM

hi guys,
I am going to remove my steering wheel, which wat do I turn the horn button to remove it, and what size socket is needed to remove the nut...
thanks
joe

Posted by: Tobra Mar 5 2006, 09:59 PM

Turn button part clock wise while holding wheel steady, there is a wire that plugs into this part, so unplug it when you get button loose. Pretty big nut, more than 21mm I think.

Posted by: joeav8tor Mar 6 2006, 05:59 AM

thanks for the reply, anyone else know the socket size for sure...thanks
Joe

Posted by: robby750 Mar 6 2006, 06:58 AM

27mm

Posted by: joeav8tor Mar 6 2006, 07:21 AM

thanks

Posted by: joeav8tor Mar 6 2006, 09:40 AM

if anyone is interested, the horn button gets turned counter clock wise to remove it, I almost tore it off turning it clockwise...just for future reference.
Joe

Posted by: cooltimes Mar 6 2006, 10:55 AM

You can also use a 1 1/16" socket to remove the large nut. Note the position of the horn button wire connector tang that you disconnect when removing the horn button. That is the same steering wheel position it should be located when sitting steering wheel back unto the splined shaft when reinstalled. Don't forget the rubber cover that fits over the 1 1/16" nut when reinstalling. If you are also removing the wiper and directional signal assembly handle it very carefully or you will break it.

Cooltimes

Posted by: 914fan Mar 6 2006, 03:05 PM

THREAD HIJACK

Are the steering wheels of 914 4s interchangeable? I have a 73 and need a new wheel. Itired or the wheel rubber pieces comming off on my hands.

Posted by: cooltimes Mar 7 2006, 01:04 PM

I am almost certain you can use all years steering wheels on the splined column shaft...but beyond that no all year cross related changeouts such as the ignition switch portion.