Dave61 0 #1 Posted June 15, 2009 I need to replace the motion lever on my 520 and it appears the steering wheel has to come out. Can anyone tell me the procedure and if it can be done at home--or do i need to bring it to a professional? Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaysmith801 0 #2 Posted June 15, 2009 There should be a roll pin holding the wheel on Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave61 0 #3 Posted June 16, 2009 Do I just use a punch and a hammer to knock out the pin? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian1045 28 #4 Posted June 16, 2009 A punch works..But I'd use something that doesn't flare or taper. I think I used an old shaft from a screw driver...doing that kept the pin from spreading, like it wanted to using a punch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
04fxdwgi 0 #5 Posted June 16, 2009 I need to replace the motion lever on my 520 and it appears the steering wheel has to come out. Can anyone tell me the procedure and if it can be done at home--or do i need to bring it to a professional? Thanks! What I did on my 520H... 1. Remove center cap and spray some penetrant onto end of shaft that is exposed and into / onto roll pin holding wheel on. 2. Drive the pin out with a GOOD punch that is flat and true on the end to prevent "mushrooming" end of pin. Take your time. (there are special punches made for roll pins, but if you are carefull and take your time, you won't need one) 3. Turn wheel to right or left stop, then turn a little more to break rust on shaft free, spray on some more penetrant, allowing penetrant to migrate down shaft some. 4. Remove wheel, basically "screwing it" off against the stops while pulling it up. 5. Remove any rough spots and burs with a file and grease everything before putting it back together again so that next time it's a 5 minute job. Greased parts make for a real easy job. 6. Use a punch or alignment dowel that fits easily into the hole to align the shaft / wheel for re-assembly while driving pin back in. ( If you don't do this, the tight fitting pin will almost never line up with hole in shaft. As you drive pin in, the pin will push the punch out.) ( I also "chamfered" (beveled) the pin hole in the shaft on mine to allow easier alignment for the pin to the shaft.) 6. Put center cap back on with a few dabs of silicone to hold it there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
