For smaller replacements see http://www.pbase.com/mdlempert/wheels
Jim
----- Original Message -----
From: "BJ8Healeys" <sbyers@ec.rr.com>
To: "Healeys" <healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, February 14, 2005 5:27 PM
Subject: Re: BJ-8 Steering Wheel Replacement
> Hi, Ted -
>
> 1. Disconnect the steering column wiring harness in front of the steering
> box.
> Tape the wires together tightly at the ends, with a string inside. You
> will
> pull this string into the steering column as you remove the harness, so
> that
> you will have something to guide the harness back down the column on
> reinstallation.
> 2. Remove the three setscrews (English: grubscrews) that are equally
> spaced
> around the steering wheel hub, just in front of the banjo wires.
> 3. Pull the entire horn/turn signal unit out of the steering column, with
> the
> harness wires trailing behind and pulling the string into the column.
> When
> the harness clears the steering column inside the car, untape the harness
> and
> string. Remove the harness, leaving the string in the column.
> 4. As you sit in the driver's seat, turn the big ridged locking nut
> between
> the steering wheel and column clockwise to loosen it. It may be difficult
> to
> turn by hand. I use a strap wrench and pad the nut with a cloth. Loosen
> it
> fully.
> 5. Push the steering wheel in (i.e., toward the column). The wheel is
> splined to the column and should slide, but may be difficult if the grease
> is
> dried out.
> 6. This will expose a snapring at the end of the column. Remove this
> snapring and the steering wheel will come off.
>
> Someone else will have to recommend a smaller replacement.
>
> Steve Byers
> HBJ8L/36666
> BJ8 Registry
> Havelock, NC USA
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Broc07940@netscape.net
> To: healeys@autox.team.net
> Sent: Monday, February 14, 2005 3:19 PM
> Subject: BJ-8 Steering Wheel Replacement
>
>
> Can someone walk me through the steps in removing the steering wheel?
> Also,
> any suggestions regarding a smaller diametered replacement?
>
> Thanks,
> Ted
>
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