A clearer shot of the 12 point bolt on the steering box side of the rag joint (far right). Behind that is what remains of the rag joint. In the foreground, top right is the bolt holding the master cylinder to the booster. It only took about 15 minutes to realize that this wouldn’t work. But I tried long enough to put a few dents in the dashpad on the backstrokes. In the end, I couldn’t get the shifter arm out while the column was in the car. Mine was in ok shape, one of the few original pieces that was. With the turn signal out, the top bearing is visible. I had to push the harness up from below to get some slack before it would come off over the shaft. I knew I was going to replace this, but took it off carefully anyhow. I had to see it in action to visualize how it all worked. The rusty arm bolted to the shift tube is the mechanism for swinging the wheel away. I went out and got a snap ring tool to help with removal of these pesky things. The canceling prong for one direction was broken off and lying in the column. Getting the wheel off reveals the turn signal mechanism. But I still used the big socket wrench! You will absolutely need a steering wheel puller to get the wheel off the shaft. Here’s the column, set up and ready to get to work. In the end, it was absolutely necessary (for safety) and worth the frustrations I encountered. If in doubt, contact your local enforcement agency and/or insurance company to see what is and isn't allowed in your area.This is a major project I undertook without fully realizing the scope of work involved. If it's not legal where you live, then you can only remove your airbag if your vehicle is exclusively used offroad (e.g., a race track). Removing your factory airbag may not be legal depending on where you live. In the end, it's up to you to decide how comfortable you are not having an airbag in your steering wheel, and we can make no claims as to the legality of making any changes to your safety restraint system.
Finally, there are some instances where you will lose the self-cancelling feature of your turn signals. Second, you may lose any functions that your factory steering wheel allows, such as radio controls and/or cruise control. First, you will obviously lose the airbag itself, and your airbag warning light will likely stay on. While it is possible to replace your airbag steering wheel with a more traditional aftermarket steering wheel and hub adapter, there are some issues to take note of if doing so.
#1960 THUNDERBIRD STEERING WHEEL INSTALL#
Q: Can I install an aftermarket steering wheel if my vehicle has an airbag? A: In recent years, certain aftermarket steering wheel manufacturers have started producing airbag-equipped wheels for newer, popular applications (such as newer Ford Mustangs), so owners of more contemporary vehicles may be in luck if they want a more stylish steering wheel. It gives your car that race feel that really makes driving enjoyable.
Q: Why buy a steering wheel? A: Nothing adds a more dramatic new look to your interior than a custom steering wheel. Screw down all the hardware and you will be good to go. When your hub is installed there are screws in the center of the steering wheel that attach to the face of the hub. Q: How do you install a steering wheel? A: A steering wheel is installation is a bolt-on procedure once the hub is installed. Depending on the steering wheel, most use either 6-bolt hubs or 5-bolt hubs. You cannot install the steering wheel without the hub adapter. Q: Do you need to buy anything with the steering wheel to make sure it installs properly? A: All steering wheels require a car specific hub adapter for installation.
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