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How to Remove the Steering Wheel on a 65 66 Mustang

Ford released the Mustang late in the 1964 model year. The 1965 model year brought about the elimination of the 260-cubic-inch V-8 engine in favor of the 289-cubic-inch V-8, which had 36 more horsepower. The 1966 model year brought few changes to the Mustang. The most famous change was the addition of the "floating horse" to the grille. Replacing the steering wheel on 1995 and 1966 Mustang is a fairly straightforward process.

Instructions

1

Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery, using a combination wrench.

2

Rotate the horn button assembly -- horn button and three chrome arms in the center of the steering wheel -- counterclockwise to unlock it and pull the button assembly from the steering wheel. Make certain to catch the horn spring if it pops out.

3

Remove the steering wheel retaining nut, using a ratchet and a 15/16-inch socket.

4

Draw a matchmark line on the steering wheel and the shaft it mounts onto, using white marking paint. This allows for correct alignment of the steering wheel when reinstalling it.

5

Install a steering wheel puller on the steering wheel and use the puller to free the steering wheel from the column. The exact instruction for the use of the steering wheel puller depends on the type of puller, so refer to the pullers instruction for specific details.

6

Pull the steering wheel off the column slowly, as to not disturb any components in the steering column. Remove the steering wheel puller once the steering wheel is off the column.

7

Draw a matchmark line on the new steering wheel, if applicable, as closely to the line on the old steering wheel as possible.

8

Position the steering wheel so the lines match, and push the steering wheel onto the shaft. Tighten the steering wheel retaining nut to 20 to 30 foot-pounds, using a torque wrench and a 15/16-inch socket.

9

Set the horn spring behind the horn button. Set the horn button assembly back on the center of the steering wheel and rotate it clockwise to lock it in place.

10

Reinstall the negative battery cable and tighten it to 11 foot-pounds, using a torque wrench and socket.