Jeep Manual Remove Steering Column Cover

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On the '08s (and '07s) in order to get the instrument cluster cover off you need to pull the bottom edge away from the 'knee trim' (again held with snap pins on each side of the steering column), pull the side that was screwed down away from a plastic 'centering' pin (toward the door), and then pull the whole cluster cover toward the steering. Steering Column Bearing 41-71 Willys & Jeep. Direct OE replacement Jeep parts and accessories built to the original specifications. Product Code: 801422.

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I am getting ready to replace my steering wheel. I was expecting to remove the stock horn button (center of the wheel) and find a center nut and a plate under it with two other nuts. However, On my rig, the only thing under the cover is a center bolt? I used a socket/wrench and it came off (it was tight). My question is-what steering wheel puller do I use, and, what steering wheel will work as a replacement? Also, the horn button is on the dash so I really do not need a horn button
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STEERING WHEEL & HORN REMOVAL

1988 Jeep Cherokee

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1988 STEERING

Jeep Horn & Steering Wheel Removal

All Models

* PLEASE READ THIS FIRST *

Jeep Manual Remove Steering Column Covers

NOTE: For removal and installation procedures of column mounted switches, see STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES article in the STEERING section.

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

HORN BUTTON

Removal & Installation

  1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Place wheels in
    straight-ahead position. On models with standard steering wheel,
    remove horn button retaining screws from rear of steering wheel.

  2. On models with sport steering wheel, remove horn button by
    pulling button upward. On all models, remove horn internal components.
    Place components in order of removal. To install, reverse removal
    procedure.

STEERING WHEEL

CAUTION: Some steering wheel shaft nuts have metric threads. Metric threads have an identification groove cut perpendicular to steering wheel splines. Standard threads do not have groove.

Removal & Installation (Grand Wagoneer)

  1. Remove horn button. Disconnect horn wire at steering wheel
    switch. Unseat horn wire and spring retainer at the canceling cam
    yoke. Remove wire, retainer and spring as an assembly.

  2. On vehicles with sport steering wheel, remove receiver
    bushing retaining screws. Remove bushing, horn button receiver and
    contact plate. On all models, remove steering wheel retaining nut.

  3. Mark steering wheel and shaft for reassembly reference.
    Using Steering Wheel Puller (J-21232), remove steering wheel. To
    install, reverse removal procedure. Align marks made during removal.

Removal & Installation (All Others)

Remove horn button. Remove steering wheel retaining nut. Mark steering wheel and shaft for reassembly reference. Using Steering Wheel Puller (J-21232), remove steering wheel. To install, reverse removal procedure. Align reference marks.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

Refer to TROUBLE SHOOTING - BASIC PROCEDURES article in the GENERAL TROUBLE SHOOTING section.

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS TABLE

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)

Jeep Manual Remove Steering Column Cover

Steering Wheel Retaining Nut

Grand Wagoneer & Pickup 30 (41)

Jeep Manual Remove Steering Column Cover Trim

All Others 25 (34)