1981 Wagon steering wheel removal

[Bro]

Hello all, I am new to this forum, because I am now a new, old gen, Subaru owner.

 

I need help in removing the genuine steering wheel to replace the indicator cancellor that has worn.

 

Now is this done, I removed all visable screws but I can't work it out. How does the centre horn pad come away to acces the column nut ?

 

Desperate to have this fixed to get road worthy certificate and get back on the road.

 

many thanks

[Qman]

Is it possible for you to post a pic of your steering wheel? There are many wheels out there and it would help to identify which wheel you have and the procedure for removal.

[Brokechump]

There are four screws on the back side of the steering wheel, these attach the center cover with horn buttons. Don't forget to disconnect the horn wire before a full pull. Once the middle cover is off there is a nut to undo, make an alignment mark and then pull the wheel off.

 

 

-Dan

[Scoobywagon]

In an 81 wagon, you should be able to just pop the center horn pad off. Its just sort of press fit. After that, there's a 19mm nut that retains the wheel. Just make your alignment mark, remove the nut pull. YOu might have to tug at the wheel a bit, as they sometimes get a bit sticky.

[Bro]

thanks for the replies guys......I undid all screws, pulled like mad to remove the horn cover, and then I notice it slides off in a downward motion. Now I can access the nut and all is good.

 

I hope this helps someone else, and saves then the frustration.

 

cheers

Bro