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Old 09-17-2018, 09:00 AM
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I want to paint my column up to the wheel by dropping it down. How hard to remove steering wheel for better access Thank you
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To just remove the steering wheel all you have to do is remove the horn cover and the steering wheel center nut and pop it off with the proper puller.
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Not a hard job. Here are some pics.
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Follow roju1985's sequence:
Discconect the battery! Remove the horn button, just pull:

Remove the horn contact, note the clutch head screws:

Remove horn contact button:

Take note of the alignment marks:

Using the proper puller remove the wheel:

Protect the threads on the shaft to prevent your head damaging them:

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