69volunteer 84 Report post Posted August 8, 2013 I am trying to remove the rim blow steering wheel from my column. I have the center cover off and have removed the nut from the shaft. I see (I think) the two screws on the hub that i use for my puller but i cant seem to get to both because there is a black spring that is the entire diameter of the rim blow mechanism between the center piece of the rim blow and the steering wheel hub--a picture would help. Before I start torque'ing away, I wanted to make sure I am not missing something. This is probably detailed in my service manual. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ry-speeed 14 Report post Posted August 8, 2013 Yeah... a picture would help. Not quite sure which spring you're referring to, but I was able (with much frustration!) to get the bolts used with the puller threaded and was able to remove my rim blow wheel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69volunteer 84 Report post Posted August 8, 2013 Is there a spring in the rim blow asym? Maybe it is some type of clip....never disasym one. I really just wanted to make sure I wasnt missing something before I started trying to pull on the wheel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MustangGT 11 Report post Posted August 9, 2013 When I tore mine apart - there wasn't a spring. Took screws out of pad (from the back) to expose nut. Removed nut and then used 'normal' puller to yank it off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Must1969 10 Report post Posted August 9, 2013 I agree. no spring on my rim blow. just remove pad then nut then use a regular puller. I think the regular steering wheel had a spring in it. did someone swap yours out. for the rim blow? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted August 9, 2013 When I tore mine apart - there wasn't a spring. Took screws out of pad (from the back) to expose nut. Removed nut and then used 'normal' puller to yank it off. Yep, mine too. I see a trend. Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69volunteer 84 Report post Posted August 9, 2013 Its probably not a spring...maybe a clip of some sort. Let me get it off and I'll post a pic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
70769 18 Report post Posted August 9, 2013 is it like a circlip? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69volunteer 84 Report post Posted August 11, 2013 I'm pretty sure this is a spring. I assume it allows the rim blow asym to rock back and forth making contact and blowing the horn. Look at page 74 of the chassis asym manual--Installation Steering Column. This is what was making it difficult to get the two bolts of my puller into the wheel. Oh well its off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
