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Subject:Re: Steering wheel problems
From:Ben T
Date:Sat, 24 Nov 2001 06:57:51 EST

Julianna,

There are two horn contacts in the steering wheel assembly. The culprit is
usually the bottom contact. It is supposed to be lubircated with petroleum
jelly of some kind. Anyway, that's the piece that pops-up with a tang that's
supposed to ride against the brass ring on the steering wheel. It is
removable. I have replaced mine from a donor vehicle. I don't know it the
dealer sells it new. The contact ring under the steering wheel should be
removable as well but I haven't tried yet. Sounds like Stan has. Used
steering wheels are plentiful and cheap enough around here that I find easier
to swap in a wheel rather than deal with replacing the ring.

BenT