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  1. wolfturbo

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    #1 wolfturbo, Jul 25, 2015
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    Guys,

    I wanted to remove my steering wheel to see if I am missing a turn signal cancellation ring.

    I popped out the horn button and expected to see a large hex nut holding the wheel onto the spline. Instead there was this round round retaining nut with grooves cut into it every 90 degrees. You can see in the attached pic if you look really close.

    Is there a special tool that I need in order to remove this nut?

    Thanks to all!
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  2. Ricambi America

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    #2 Ricambi America, Jul 25, 2015
    Yes. You'l need a 38mm ring nut tool.
     
  3. Jdubbya

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    #3 Jdubbya, Jul 25, 2015
    And yes the cancelling ring sometimes breaks. Not sure if original parts are available but I think Verell was making them.
     
  4. wolfturbo

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    #4 wolfturbo, Jul 25, 2015
    Thx Daniel. Order will be placed tonight.
     
  5. Crowndog

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    #5 Crowndog, Jul 25, 2015
    Just to clarify. The steering wheel comes off by removing the hex screws. The steering wheel hub is removed with the above mentioned tool but you will need a puller to get it off without damaging anything. At least in my experience.


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  6. monza75

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    #6 monza75, Jul 25, 2015
    +1

    Definitely require a pulling tool.
     
  7. wolfturbo

    wolfturbo Formula Junior

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    #7 wolfturbo, Jul 25, 2015
    Got it. I've got a steering wheel pulling tool. It sounds like I need to get at my turn signal switch as that is where the cancellation ring resides.
     
  8. Verell

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    #8 Verell, Aug 22, 2015
    It was never available as an individual part, just part of a complete column switch.

    Yes, I make them to order. Prices are:

    Ring, Turn cancel black body switch w/o brass horn commutator ring & contact wire: $ 47.00


    Transfer brass horn commutator ring & horn contact wire from your old turn cancel ring: $75.00
     
  9. Alfer

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    #9 Alfer, Aug 22, 2015
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  10. Martin308GTB

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    #10 Martin308GTB, Aug 22, 2015
    As well as on the clutch shaft, the main transmission shaft, the camdrive pulleys, the rear axle shafts and so on :)

    Best Regards
    Martin
     
  11. Verell

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    #11 Verell, Aug 24, 2015
    The ring nut is also known as a SKF nut. It was originally developed as a low profile nut that would retain the inner race of a bearing on a shaft end w/o protruding into the seal area & w/o requiring a lock washer.

    As to why it was used on the steering column, good question the older cars used a low profile nylock style hex nut there.
     

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