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Removing Steering Wheel

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by nherby, Feb 17, 2016.

  1. Feb 17, 2016 #1
    nherby

    nherby Bobtail Member

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    New truck owner here. I just bought a 98 KW w900. the steering wheel feels loose and I want to make sure it is bolted on all the way. However I can't get the horn button off to check and see. I know this sounds like a stupid question but do you guys have any tricks to getting this off?

    It has a wood grain/chrome steering wheel and I have been trying to figure this out for hours LOL.......
     
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  3. Feb 17, 2016 #2
    Cottonmouth85

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    An angled pick?
     
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  4. Feb 17, 2016 #3
    nherby

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    I've tried using a small pocket screwdriver and the tip broke off wedged in between. The horn button just fits so tight I can't get anything in there to pry it out
     
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  5. Feb 17, 2016 #4
    Cottonmouth85

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    A picture of it may help, but the nut is behind that horn button.

    Maybe something a little sturdier, and pointy.
     
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  7. Feb 17, 2016 #5
    nherby

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    Here is a picture of it:
     

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  8. Feb 17, 2016 #6
    Cottonmouth85

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    Where are you trying to pry? It looks like its a cap, not a center insert.
     
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  9. Feb 17, 2016 #7
    nherby

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    Figured the ######## out. Wasn't prying in correct spot. About drilled a hole thru the center cap I was so worked up ha! Thanks for the help
     
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  10. Feb 17, 2016 #8
    Cottonmouth85

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    Steering wheel minus horn 'cap'
    billet_steering_wheel02.jpg
    What you're trying to remove
    images-2.jpeg
    Pry on the side, not the top
     
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  11. Feb 17, 2016 #9
    Cottonmouth85

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    Any time man.
     
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  12. Sep 12, 2017 #10
    SheepDog

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    Anyone ever replace the steering wheel on an old truck, like a 1984 International CabOver?? Should be pretty simple right? It's got a big steering wheel on it now and it don't need it. The thing steers super easy and I want a smaller steering wheel.
     
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