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**Already Gone** · 05-17-2006, 11:44 AM

i"m wrecking this 90 Suburban ( took what I wanted and a wrecker bought the rest) and I want to put this steering wheel on my 72 with tilt. Does anyone know how to get the metal piece ( the one with the X ) off .. I been playing with it for 3 days now and I'm baffled.

Oldtruckfanatic · 05-17-2006, 12:12 PM

There is a tool for doing that but I can usually do this. the steering wheel lock plate is held on there by a little spring steel ring in a groove on the steering shaft. if you push the lock plate down and look at the middle you can see the ring it has a split in it I can usually push the plate down with one hand and use a pick tool or small screwdriver to then remove the metal clip. It will come right off after that

sleepyboy · 05-17-2006, 12:14 PM

That plate in question, push it down hard. It is spring loaded, there is a type of split ring holding it on just above it on the shaft. Once you push it down, you will see it, A little screwdriver or a needlenose pliers will get the split ring off.

sleepyboy · 05-17-2006, 12:15 PM

OOPS, somebody beat me to it..sorry

**StingRay** · 05-17-2006, 01:30 PM

I believe I have one of the lock plate compressors around for that job. Taking it apart is actually easier than putting it together if you don't have the tool. You can borrow mine if needed or you can get em at Princess Auto.

70GMCer · 05-17-2006, 05:26 PM

you need 3 hands to do this.......lol

ratfreak88 · 05-17-2006, 05:40 PM

bought the tool you need for about $6 at the parts store. BTW, why do you want to take the plate off? No need to for steering wheel replacement, your already there.

**Already Gone** · 05-18-2006, 10:30 AM

Thanks everyone for the help. Stingray thanks for offering to lend me the tool. Ratfreak the reason I need the canceller (hoping it will work on my truck) is that there isnt one in my truck now and hasnt been since I bought it 5 years ago. Anyway I did try to get it off last night but I couldn't quite get it .. I'll try again today and if I cant the wrecker is coming tonite for the rest of the Burb..
This wrecked Burb worked out great for me. I ended up with a 700R with 25000 miles on it since a pro rebuild ( Stingray, at Hub Automatic) that I will be putting in my truck. I gotta do something to get some gas mileage....

Bob Moore · 05-18-2006, 12:31 PM

You don't normally need the canceler on that column. Use the canceler from the column you put the wheel on. Longhorn Man had a FAQ thread on this. Do a search.

Thank goddness you survived. Saw the bruises. Keep on safe truckin - Bob

05-17-2006, 11:44 AM	#1
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,139	Help !! i"m wrecking this 90 Suburban ( took what I wanted and a wrecker bought the rest) and I want to put this steering wheel on my 72 with tilt. Does anyone know how to get the metal piece ( the one with the X ) off .. I been playing with it for 3 days now and I'm baffled. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

05-17-2006, 12:12 PM	#2
Oldtruckfanatic Truck junkie Join Date: May 2006 Location: Reno NV Posts: 697	Re: Help !! There is a tool for doing that but I can usually do this. the steering wheel lock plate is held on there by a little spring steel ring in a groove on the steering shaft. if you push the lock plate down and look at the middle you can see the ring it has a split in it I can usually push the plate down with one hand and use a pick tool or small screwdriver to then remove the metal clip. It will come right off after that Last edited by Oldtruckfanatic; 05-17-2006 at 12:13 PM.

05-17-2006, 12:14 PM	#3
sleepyboy '69 Step Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Marion, Texas Posts: 722	Re: Help !! That plate in question, push it down hard. It is spring loaded, there is a type of split ring holding it on just above it on the shaft. Once you push it down, you will see it, A little screwdriver or a needlenose pliers will get the split ring off.

05-17-2006, 12:15 PM	#4
sleepyboy '69 Step Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Marion, Texas Posts: 722	Re: Help !! OOPS, somebody beat me to it..sorry

05-17-2006, 01:30 PM	#5
StingRay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Saskatoon,SK,Canada Posts: 2,476	Re: Help !! I believe I have one of the lock plate compressors around for that job. Taking it apart is actually easier than putting it together if you don't have the tool. You can borrow mine if needed or you can get em at Princess Auto. __________________ Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada

05-17-2006, 05:26 PM	#6
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: Help !! you need 3 hands to do this.......lol __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

05-17-2006, 05:40 PM	#7
ratfreak88 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 17	Re: Help !! bought the tool you need for about $6 at the parts store. BTW, why do you want to take the plate off? No need to for steering wheel replacement, your already there.

05-18-2006, 10:30 AM	#8
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,139	Re: Help !! Thanks everyone for the help. Stingray thanks for offering to lend me the tool. Ratfreak the reason I need the canceller (hoping it will work on my truck) is that there isnt one in my truck now and hasnt been since I bought it 5 years ago. Anyway I did try to get it off last night but I couldn't quite get it .. I'll try again today and if I cant the wrecker is coming tonite for the rest of the Burb.. This wrecked Burb worked out great for me. I ended up with a 700R with 25000 miles on it since a pro rebuild ( Stingray, at Hub Automatic) that I will be putting in my truck. I gotta do something to get some gas mileage.... __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

05-18-2006, 12:31 PM	#9
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Re: Help !! You don't normally need the canceler on that column. Use the canceler from the column you put the wheel on. Longhorn Man had a FAQ thread on this. Do a search. Thank goddness you survived. Saw the bruises. Keep on safe truckin - Bob __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

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