the easy way is to pick the center cap out of the steering wheel horn
'button' ..........
then put your .............24 mm socket I think .........down in there with
an extension, unscrew and remove the nut, then wiggle and pull the steering
wheel straight off toward you.

before pulling the steering wheel, set the steering exactly straight
ahead.........so you can put the steering wheel back on where it was, so
it's still straight when you're going straight.

I can't think of any gotchas.......it's pretty straightforward.
Make sure you get the nut plenty tight going back together.
S.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Gregory S. Morrison" <gsm@GREGORYSMORRISON.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 3:42 PM
Subject: Steering wheel removal

>I didn't have any luck in the archives - not to say it wasn't there - I
>just
> couldn't find it.
>
> How do you remove a Vanagon steering wheel? It's an '86 if that makes a
> difference. Directions and any "been there done that" tips would be really
> appreciated. I'm pulling it in order to install a new turn signal arm.
>
> Thanks,
> Greg
> 1986 Westy Syncro