Topic: GT 500 steering wheel horn button

[kkupec02]

I need to replace the steering wheel harness for the horn and turn signals. How does the horn button remove? I don't want to pry it off and ruin it if it doesn't come off that way. Thanks.

[kkupec02]

oops. I found a 2010 post. Thanks

I did it about a year ago...not that hard but be patient....pry horn button off from under chrome ring(plastic pot scraper worked well for me as it didnt damage chrome)remove 2 bullet connectors to horn button.remove horn button.remove steering wheel retaining nut most(but not all)of the way...apply pressure to the wheel from behind with your thighs while tapping on the steering shaft with a metal object(i used a ratchet handle)to break any corrosion free...You might need pentrating oil or something if its very corroded...i didnt...Very important not to remove the nut completely though as when it breaks loose its headed straight for your head(and you may be looking for a dentist).. Also if your rim has cracks go easy on it....maybe put the pressure more on the spokes...good luck..

[Bob Gaines]

oops. I found a 2010 post. Thanks

I did it about a year ago...not that hard but be patient....pry horn button off from under chrome ring(plastic pot scraper worked well for me as it didnt damage chrome)remove 2 bullet connectors to horn button.remove horn button.remove steering wheel retaining nut most(but not all)of the way...apply pressure to the wheel from behind with your thighs while tapping on the steering shaft with a metal object(i used a ratchet handle)to break any corrosion free...You might need pentrating oil or something if its very corroded...i didnt...Very important not to remove the nut completely though as when it breaks loose its headed straight for your head(and you may be looking for a dentist).. Also if your rim has cracks go easy on it....maybe put the pressure more on the spokes...good luck..

Not sure if you will be lucky enough to have the wheel come off using that prescribed technique. I hope you are. If you are not lucky ask about a more successful technique. 

[Bossbill]

I would not hit the end of the steering box shaft with anything other than a lead hammer or dead blow. I apply that rule to anything that has threads.