I did a fair amount of searching and was not able to find much help on removing the combination switch. There were some posts describing it a little. but nothing with good detail, and no pictures. So this is for those people that are struggling to get it removed as I did.

Removing the steering wheel and steering column covers is pretty straight-forward, so get that done and you will be looking at the combination switch.

First, loosen the bolt/screw on the bottom that tightens the clamp around the column (see picture 1).

There's a collar at the front of the combination switch that can be removed. I had to gently pry mine off because the grease was pretty stiff. See picture 2.

The clamp is attached to the top of the combination switch with a "hook" that attaches to a **** at the top of the combination switch, at the back. Picture 3 shows this hook engaged after the switch has been removed (for clarity), and picture 4 shows it disengaged.

Once the hook is disengaged, you need to push up on the tab that is just below where the hook engages. See picture5.

What this does is disengage a little **** that fits into a hole in the top of the steering column. See picture 6 in the next post.

 

Here's the 6th picture, showing the **** that needs to be disengaged from the steering column. Once this is done, the combination switch will slide off the steering column.

Good luck!

Rich

 

Actually, now that I look at this some more, I don't think you need to disengage the hoof...I think you just need to loosen the clamp with the screw/bolt on the bottom.

Rich

 

I sense an Archive coming soon.

 

Yeah just unscrew the clamp screw and unplug all the connections and it should come off.

 

Not true! Unless the little **** that engages the steering column has been worn down from being removed several times. Mine was stuck tight until I figured out that I had to lift up on the tab. Then it did just slide off.

Then again, maybe mine was stuck tighter than most, given the lack of detailed posts about this.

Rich

 

I've never had any problems removing mine.

Of course, I had to do it several times, so maybe it was worn out like 64mgb says.

 

Rich,

Again thanks for taking the time to write yet another beneficial tutorial for the members.

I will archive this if you are done with it. :-)

 

With your permission I could add a couple of things.

I would edit to include reference to mark the position of the steering wheel before removal and also that to remove the wheel all you have to do is wiggle it back and forth after you remove the nut with a 21mm or 13/16 socket.

Also to disconnect the negative terminal on the battery.

 

Isnt there a little notch on the steering shaft that is made to line up with the top of the steering wheel? My FB has one!

 

Those are good point Doc...thanks! I didn't include anything on the steering wheel removal because the Haynes and factory manuals cover that pretty well. Although I did have to use a puller on mine...I couldn't get it off by just wiggling it. Also, if you are not using a puller, make sure you leave the nut on the end of the shaft otherwise you could easily knock yourself out when the wheel finally pops off!

Rich

 

and I may be stating the obvious here
BUT this is an FB rig right? Doesn't look at all like my SA assy. Not sure what details may change btw the 2, but folks should be aware..
Stu Aull
80G
Alaska