Need tips for replacing steering wheel - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Cap'n Hook · 01-23-2010, 12:22 PM

Never done it before.

I have a Camaro wheel on it now, and just doesn't match the truck. So I scored a $15 original black GMC wheel off the board here, and refinished it!

I bought a puller (excuse to buy new tools) and I'm ready to put the new (old) wheel on, but would like to know a few things.

Do I have to replace any bolts/nuts/screws when replacing the wheel?
And how to I get the Camaro wheel off? Just pry off the horn cap and pull it off?

Thanks!

bouncytruck · 01-23-2010, 01:34 PM

Make sure you mark where the old wheel is straight on the column before you pull it. Use that mark to make sure you put the new wheel on straight.

Cap'n Hook · 01-23-2010, 02:20 PM

OK.

Is it really just as simple as pulling the horn cap off the old wheel removing the nut and pulling the wheel and installing the new wheel?

Is there anything I might need to make the horn work with the original GMC wheel from the old camaro wheel? This horn does work now with the camaro wheel.

mdunn · 01-23-2010, 10:18 PM

Sounds like you have the tools. Disconnect your battery, pull the horn cap off, and take off the nut. Put your puller on, and pull the wheel off. Make sure you keep track of the order where each part goes, so you can get the horn parts and everything back in the correct order. Really is that simple. Like mentioned before, mark the top position so you can get the wheel back on straight. Good luck.

01-23-2010, 12:22 PM	#1
Cap'n Hook Workin to live... Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 261	Need tips for replacing steering wheel Never done it before. I have a Camaro wheel on it now, and just doesn't match the truck. So I scored a $15 original black GMC wheel off the board here, and refinished it! I bought a puller (excuse to buy new tools) and I'm ready to put the new (old) wheel on, but would like to know a few things. Do I have to replace any bolts/nuts/screws when replacing the wheel? And how to I get the Camaro wheel off? Just pry off the horn cap and pull it off? Thanks! __________________ Jason

01-23-2010, 01:34 PM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Need tips for replacing steering wheel Make sure you mark where the old wheel is straight on the column before you pull it. Use that mark to make sure you put the new wheel on straight. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

01-23-2010, 02:20 PM	#3
Cap'n Hook Workin to live... Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 261	Re: Need tips for replacing steering wheel OK. Is it really just as simple as pulling the horn cap off the old wheel removing the nut and pulling the wheel and installing the new wheel? Is there anything I might need to make the horn work with the original GMC wheel from the old camaro wheel? This horn does work now with the camaro wheel. __________________ Jason Last edited by Cap'n Hook; 01-23-2010 at 02:20 PM.

01-23-2010, 10:18 PM	#4
mdunn Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Marysville, OH Posts: 119	Re: Need tips for replacing steering wheel Sounds like you have the tools. Disconnect your battery, pull the horn cap off, and take off the nut. Put your puller on, and pull the wheel off. Make sure you keep track of the order where each part goes, so you can get the horn parts and everything back in the correct order. Really is that simple. Like mentioned before, mark the top position so you can get the wheel back on straight. Good luck. __________________ 1972 Blazer CST 4x4 Last edited by mdunn; 01-23-2010 at 10:18 PM.



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