Removing steering wheel center cap
 

I am having a difficult time removing the center cap of the steering wheel on my '51. I am using 2 putty knives and I'm terrified of damaging the cap or steering wheel. Maybe not terrified but I'd like to avoid it... lol. I've applied ATF with a needle oiler hoping it would loosen things up. Is there spring clips holding it on?
Any input would be appreciated.

Re: Removing steering wheel center cap
 

It might be a slight push in and twist of a turn and should pop off.

Re: Removing steering wheel center cap
 

As stated, using a rubber jar top remover pad (or something similar),to get some grip, turn the nut cover counter clockwise to remove.


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Re: Removing steering wheel center cap
 

Thank you very much!

Re: Removing steering wheel center cap
 

WABOOM: Really glad you found out. My idea was incorrect. Funny, I thought I took mine apart by prying it off. Glad you got right info.

Re: Removing steering wheel center cap
 

I'm sure it would come off prying it, if you pried hard enough. It would be getting it back on that would be difficult! :eek:

Re: Removing steering wheel center cap
 

Never try prying it off.It wasn't designed that way

Re: Removing steering wheel center cap
 

Update. I got the center cap off! I thought the entire bezel came off counter clockwise... I was wrong. Just the center bullet comes off first. Then there is screws underneath to unbolt the bezel. I just about ruptured the tendons in my wrists trying to twist something that doesn't turn. My dumb mistake.
Next I will make a fixture to pull the steering wheel from the column.
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