HELP - BX steering wheel removal?

[Mendonsy]

"The sign of quality workmanship is no wrinkles in you duct tape"

"You only need two tools .... penetrating oil and duct tape.
If it doesn't move and it should ... use the penetrating oil.
If it moves and it shouldn't ... use the duct tape."

 

[ewoz]

"The sign of quality workmanship is no wrinkles in you duct tape"

"You only need two tools .... penetrating oil and duct tape.
If it doesn't move and it should ... use the penetrating oil.
If it moves and it shouldn't ... use the duct tape."

I need eight tools. Penetrating oil, duct tape, and a six pack!

 

[dragoneggs]

I need eight tools. Penetrating oil, duct tape, and a six pack!

Yep a mini fridge in the garage/shop was the latest tool box I added! :drink:

 

[Deano]

Actually I am trying to replace the instrument cluster as my tach is dead and likely due to water damage as the sealed unit is condensing badly. Question at the moment is how does one remove the steering wheel? I have the nut off of the spindle and it appears it should just pull off. Persuasion is not working... is there a trick or special tool? I see three holes on the hub of the steering wheel. :confused3:

Why did you need to remove steering wheel?? My cluster comes out without removing anything else??? But, I do have a BX24...

 

[jayste]

"The sign of quality workmanship is no wrinkles in you duct tape"

"You only need two tools .... penetrating oil and duct tape.
If it doesn't move and it should ... use the penetrating oil.
If it moves and it shouldn't ... use the duct tape."

Red Green quote?

 

[Pepsiboy]

Actually I am trying to replace the instrument cluster as my tach is dead and likely due to water damage as the sealed unit is condensing badly. Question at the moment is how does one remove the steering wheel? I have the nut off of the spindle and it appears it should just pull off. Persuasion is not working... is there a trick or special tool? I see three holes on the hub of the steering wheel. :confused3:

draggoneggs,

My only question is why do you have to pull the steering wheel to remove the dash cluster? I replaced the dash cluster on my BX by reaching under it through the battery compartment. Only 2 tabs on the top and 2 tabs on the bottom held it in. hen I released the bottom tabs, it just popped out. The ne one just snapped into place.

Dave

 

[brain55]

Here's the proper tool for the job.




Brian

 

[Poopdeck Pappy]

I broke the steering wheel on my BX23. I found a replacement at Messicks and ordered it. I really dreaded taking the old one off, figuring that it would probably have a hidden retaining ring or, at least, be stuck on there pretty good.

I removed the nut and, to my surprise, the wheel came right off with no issue whatsoever. The new one slipped right on. It was less than a 5 minute job.

It's one of the few maintenance / repair jobs I've done that was easier than expected.

 

[dragoneggs]

draggoneggs,

My only question is why do you have to pull the steering wheel to remove the dash cluster? I replaced the dash cluster on my BX by reaching under it through the battery compartment. Only 2 tabs on the top and 2 tabs on the bottom held it in. hen I released the bottom tabs, it just popped out. The ne one just snapped into place.

Dave

I can't remember now if tried from the bottom but thought I did.