Removing the Steering Wheel

[Old70F250]

I am trying to remove the steering wheel on my 70' to put in a new turn signal cam. The only problem is I can't get the crome Ford cap off. I tried to pry a little, but I don't want to hurt anything. Any thoughts??

[hardtailjohn]

You need to push it in, then turn it... it might make the horn go off when you do, so disconnect the ground strap on the battery. It turns about 1/8 turn counter clockwise AFTER you push it down.
John H.

[tubewatts]

uhm....I think you just turn it counterclockwise and it will pop right off

[tubewatts]

yes! push it down first, hardtail is CORRECT

[dotcentral]

Instead of disconnecting the battery, you can disconnect the wire that runs to the horn. If you have presets or a digital clock it will keep you from having to reset them.

[hardtailjohn]

It'll come off if you just turn it to the left.... but you best push down first, if you want to put it back on!!
John H

[willowbilly3]

Also it might be easier to unplug the wire from the relay to prvent honking (It will honk!) It is a small rectangular box near the starter relay.

[Old70F250]

thanks, I go start the task tomorrow.