Steering Wheel: Service and Repair

Mark position of steering wheel in relation to shaft prior to removal to ensure correct installation.

CUSHIONED RIM WHEEL

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Pry off horn button cap.
3. Remove three spacer screws, spacer, plate and belleville spring.
4. Remove steering wheel nut, washer and snap ring.
5. Using a suitable puller, remove steering wheel.
6. Reverse procedure to install.

Fig. 10 Steering wheel and horn contact (Typical). Standard wheel:

STANDARD WHEEL

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove attaching screws on underside of the steering wheel, Fig. 10.
3. Lift steering wheel shroud and pull horn wires from cancelling cam tower.
4. Remove steering wheel nut, washer and snap ring.
5. Using a suitable puller, remove steering wheel.
6. Reverse procedure to install.




1984---88 CORVETTE

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Pry up horn button cap, disconnect contact from steering wheel, and remove cap.
3. Remove screws securing center star screw, star screw, and adjusting lever.
4. Remove snap ring and nut from steering shaft.
5. Remove steering wheel using a suitable puller.
6. Reverse procedure to install.