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This is critical double check it. Coat the boat with 303 Protectant at the end to prevent mildew and UV damage.
Quick instructional video showing how to remove the steering wheel from the steering shaft.
How to remove a boat steering wheel. Removing the steering wheel on a boat is a rather simple process. Removing the three bolts securing the wheel as well as the large center nut makes the proje. Easiest Way To Remove A Boat Steering Wheel.
How to Remove a Boat Steering Wheel. Removing the steering wheel from the console of a boat is fairly simple. First youll need to remove the center cap the nut underneath and the washer behind it and pull the wheel straight up.
While many people find that using a gear puller makes this easier you can still remove the wheel successfully without specialized tools. Quick instructional video showing how to remove the steering wheel from the steering shaft. How to Remove a Boat Steering Wheel.
Removal of an old boat steering wheel should be a relatively easy job. When you remove the cap in the middle of the wheel it exposes the bolt on the hub which is basically the only thing holding it on. We made sure to get the right size ratchet for the bolt and purchase a wheel that would fit the hub.
Original old steering wheel. Mounting the steering wheel is the the opposite to removal. Remember to lube the spindle with waterproof grease and dont forget to fit the metal key in the groves.
On the back of your steering wheel is four Phillips head screws maybe a few more which holds the outer cover in place on the spokes. Once the outer cover is off as Buraby mentioned youll see a big nut. Remove the nut which usually requires you to lock down the steering wheel some how a piece of pipe thru the spokes works.
Remove the centre piece of the steering wheel may need a screwdriver to pop it off and the retaining nut is behind it. Remove the nut and it should just pull out. If its stiff try rocking it from side to side while pulling.
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I have a 1994 Fundeck 196 OB and need to replace the steering wheel. I have removed the plastic center cap and the 34 main nut. I cannot get the original wheel off using what I call reasonable.
Usually a teleflex helm and Dino wheel. That means a tapered keyed shaft that holds the wheel on with a nut. Pry off the center cap of the wheel and expose the nut and shaft.
Loosen the nut until even with the end of the shaft and while pulling up on the wheel strike the nut with a hammer and the wheel should pop loose. Remove the nut and the wheel will come off. Updated new video for 2020 - please watch.
Magic eraser is abrasive - notice how light of force i am applying on the viny. Repeat for the entire boat. Coat the boat with 303 Protectant at the end to prevent mildew and UV damage.
Furthermore how do you get mold off of a steering wheel. LsBack For the wheel. Mix some Lysol and liquid detergent in a.
You can unbolt the helm from the rack and position it any way you wantTook 15 minutesTried the steering wheel removal But its keyed on and none of the places that lined up with the key would line up with the motorI have rack and pinion helmHas four bolts on topJust back them out put the steering wheel where you want it and retighen bolts. The best way to remove the steering wheel is to put the nut back on till it is at-least half on then with the palm of your hands hit the wheel on opposite sides nice and hard with your palm for about half a dozen times. As has already been mentioned the steering wheel is on a taper and all you need to do is break the hold on the taper.
Thread the nut back on the shaft to 1protect the shaft from damage and 2keep the wheel on when it lets go. Have the buddy pull aft on the wheel while you hit the end of the shaft with a hammer and a short length of 2X. The vibration from the blow s will break the corrosion bond and shell pop loose.
Sometime a sharp tap to two with a hammer on the shaft will enable you to pull the wheel off. Be careful removing the nutthey scratch real easy and theyre 40 to replace. Put some electrical tape around the nut before you attempt.
This is critical double check it. Ive pulled many boat steering wheels over the years and never had a problem until about 6 years ago. Pulled the wheel made sure the key was in place when re-installing tightened it up.
Went for a cruise down the lake steering started feeling a bit sloppy turned into a cove and beached. On the back of the steering wheel under the console there is a gear box that the cable hooks up to. There was a piece of paper that said to remove the cable pull the cotter looking pin from the housing and push into hole on side of cable connecting bracket.
Put the nut back on the steering shaft but dont thread it all the way back down to the tightened position leave about 14 gap between the back of the nut and the steering wheel. Pull back firmly on the steering wheel while tapping hard on the nut attached to the steering. To make your own steering wheel cleaner mix 3 parts all-purpose cleaner with 1 part water in a spray bottle.
If your steering wheel is made of genuine leather use a leather cleaner. Arrow located on steering box center brass round piece points to center for centering steering wheel 2. Both steering cables have same part number 3.
Two methods to center steering noozles at rear of boat 3a. Strait edge across nozzles and square to rear of boat 3b. Manual shows to measure the steering bar on nozzle distance away from boat.
The unit comes apart after you remove the steering wheel by remove.