I'm about to remove my steering wheel (aftermarket GT) in order to replace the turning signal switch on my '76 Hi-Boy.

Can anyone point me to a video or picture link that shows the wheel removal? The removal of the t/s switch would be a bonus.

I'm very green (a rookie, not the enviro kind) mechanically, so this is a big deal for me.

Thanks for your help.

Mac

 

Do you have a steering wheel puller kit? If not, go to Harbor freight and get one for about 10 bucks.

Remove the horn cover, remove the large centre nut, remove the 3 small bolts securing the wheel to the aftermarket hub. Use the puller to remove the hub from the shaft. Your turn signal switch is below the hub.

 

1. Rent a "steering wheel puller" kit from the local parts store.
2. Get a Chilton or Haynes basic maintenance manual for your year range of truck.
3. Pop the chrome horn button off the center.
4. Remove the big nut in the middle. Or there might be 3 on a adapter to remove 1st?
5. Remove steering wheel...with kit.

Now the fun begins, I think the t/s switch is held in place with just a couple of screws. You will have to pull all the pins from the other end of the turning signal switch wiring. That is going to the connector under the dash to get the old switch wiring up and pulled out thru the tube. Tape together the loose wires in a bundle. Tie a string on the old wire bundle, that is how you will get the new wires back down the tube.

You own a 76 HB, so we know you are not environmentally green. lol

Click and read. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...switch+removal

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...switch+removal

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...switch+removal

 

Let me add one more thing...
after you remove the large nut ( I think its a 15/16 ) take a marker, like a Sharpie, and draw a line straight up and down on the shaft end and make a couple marks on the steering wheel, this helps to align the steering wheel back into position when you put it back on