Saturday, December 7, 2013
How to Remove Steering Wheels in 1990 Chevy Trucks
Removing a steering wheel from 1990 Chevrolet trucks requires a specialized pulling tool. You will need this puller because hammering on the shaft can cause damage. You might have to remove the steering wheel if you need to do repairs on the steering system or components in the dashboard or instrument cluster. Experienced home mechanics can do the job in a few simple steps.
Instructions
- 1
Pop the hood on the Chevy truck and disconnect the negative cable from the battery. Wait two to five minutes so residual power drains out of the truck. This is a safety precaution because you will be working with electrical components. Also, this will temporarily disable air bags, if the truck is equipped with them.
2Pry up the horn pad with a screwdriver. You might want to use a screwdriver with the tip wrapped in tape so none of the screwdrivers edges cause any accidental damage.
3Disconnect the horns grounding wire.
4Remove the nut from the center of the steering wheel with a socket wrench.
5Inspect the shaft of the steering wheel for any markings that denote position. If see any, mark the shaft yourself. It will help you reinstall the steering wheel correctly.
6Fit the pulling tool at the center of the steering wheel. Turn it until the steering wheel becomes detached or can be pulled from from the shaft.
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