Banjo Steering wheel removal - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

VETTE10R · 10-11-2019, 07:14 PM

I recently picked up a 66 that had alot of work done to it but I dont feel it was done correctly so I need to go through several things to fix. One that I need to tackle is the blinker and horn issue. The blinkers do not shut off after turning every time only once in awhile and the horn beeps when i turn the steering wheel while driving randomly so i have the horn disconnected under the hood but i want that working as well...

As far as I know it had a tilt column from a 1974 monte carlo and a banjo steering wheel. I dont see how to remove this steering wheel, has anyone done this or know the trick?

VETTE10R · 10-11-2019, 07:15 PM

Sorry about the sideways pictures, I cant figure out why they are showing up like that.

**mongocanfly** · 10-11-2019, 09:17 PM

Will the center not pop out? Revealing bolts underneath

**Palf70Step** · 10-11-2019, 09:24 PM

Horn button/center should pop out on those and the bolts to remove it are there.

VETTE10R · 10-11-2019, 10:32 PM

How do you pop the center out? I've tried spinning it, I've tried pushing down and spinning. Do I need to get a pick in there and pry it out? I dont want to damage it...

**mongocanfly** · 10-11-2019, 11:58 PM

Yeah ...get something under it and gently pry up

**Palf70Step** · 10-12-2019, 08:07 AM

Maybe this will give you an idea on where to pry or pull from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Im6UJG2fJQw

**special-K** · 10-12-2019, 08:48 AM

Use something mar-free as you can find. Got any of those plastic pry tools? Just a rag over the tip of a screwdriver if nothing else. Then you have a steering wheel puller, right?

What you'd find, more than likely, is the cancelling cam is broken, needs replaced. Often that's a sign of a worn front end or steering box that causes play in the steering wheel. All that might be fixed now. What happens is you put your signal on but you cancel it when correcting for play, so you hold the lever to keep the signal flashing. The cancelling cam ends up breaking

GOPAPA · 10-12-2019, 09:31 AM

Some horn button removals on old cars have a hole in the rear that you poke a ice pick or the like into and that shoves the horn button off...

**The Rocknrod** · 10-12-2019, 10:46 AM

Right on top of the steering wheel proper, the whole center portion comes up and off. You need to pry up an edge of it to start.
That will reveal most likely nine allen head screws to undo to remove the wheel.
That whole billet unit is an adapter for the steering wheel to the column.
It will remove with the center bolt, use a socket and extension to get at it.
Ready? - Begin.

VETTE10R · 10-12-2019, 10:48 AM

Thanks guys! I'm going to head out to the garage shortly and get after it.

10-11-2019, 07:14 PM	#1
VETTE10R Registered User Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Wyoming MN Posts: 47	Banjo Steering wheel removal I recently picked up a 66 that had alot of work done to it but I dont feel it was done correctly so I need to go through several things to fix. One that I need to tackle is the blinker and horn issue. The blinkers do not shut off after turning every time only once in awhile and the horn beeps when i turn the steering wheel while driving randomly so i have the horn disconnected under the hood but i want that working as well... As far as I know it had a tilt column from a 1974 monte carlo and a banjo steering wheel. I dont see how to remove this steering wheel, has anyone done this or know the trick? Attached Images

10-11-2019, 07:15 PM	#2
VETTE10R Registered User Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Wyoming MN Posts: 47	Re: Banjo Steering wheel removal Sorry about the sideways pictures, I cant figure out why they are showing up like that.

10-11-2019, 09:17 PM	#3
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,670	Re: Banjo Steering wheel removal Will the center not pop out? Revealing bolts underneath __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

10-11-2019, 09:24 PM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,223	Re: Banjo Steering wheel removal Horn button/center should pop out on those and the bolts to remove it are there. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

10-11-2019, 10:32 PM	#5
VETTE10R Registered User Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Wyoming MN Posts: 47	Re: Banjo Steering wheel removal How do you pop the center out? I've tried spinning it, I've tried pushing down and spinning. Do I need to get a pick in there and pry it out? I dont want to damage it...

10-11-2019, 11:58 PM	#6
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,670	Re: Banjo Steering wheel removal Yeah ...get something under it and gently pry up __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

10-12-2019, 08:07 AM	#7
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,223	Re: Banjo Steering wheel removal Maybe this will give you an idea on where to pry or pull from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Im6UJG2fJQw __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

10-12-2019, 08:48 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Banjo Steering wheel removal Use something mar-free as you can find. Got any of those plastic pry tools? Just a rag over the tip of a screwdriver if nothing else. Then you have a steering wheel puller, right? What you'd find, more than likely, is the cancelling cam is broken, needs replaced. Often that's a sign of a worn front end or steering box that causes play in the steering wheel. All that might be fixed now. What happens is you put your signal on but you cancel it when correcting for play, so you hold the lever to keep the signal flashing. The cancelling cam ends up breaking __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-12-2019, 09:31 AM	#9
GOPAPA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,554	Re: Banjo Steering wheel removal Some horn button removals on old cars have a hole in the rear that you poke a ice pick or the like into and that shoves the horn button off... __________________ When you learn a thing a day you store up smart.

10-12-2019, 10:46 AM	#10
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Banjo Steering wheel removal Right on top of the steering wheel proper, the whole center portion comes up and off. You need to pry up an edge of it to start. That will reveal most likely nine allen head screws to undo to remove the wheel. That whole billet unit is an adapter for the steering wheel to the column. It will remove with the center bolt, use a socket and extension to get at it. Ready? - Begin. Attached Images __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

10-12-2019, 10:48 AM	#11
VETTE10R Registered User Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Wyoming MN Posts: 47	Re: Banjo Steering wheel removal Thanks guys! I'm going to head out to the garage shortly and get after it.



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