Brass slip ring on steering column - how to remove??

[gs.davies]

I don't want to break this so what's the correct method of removing it to enable access to the column bushes?

[timmy201]

I tapped the bottom edge with a punch to slowly push it off the nylon collar.

[woodypup59]

It slides up, so the the crimps ride up out of the groove in the insulator.

As Tim says, tap gently around the other end to push it up.

[gs.davies]

Thanks - on my column the crimps face towards the indicator stalk - presume the drift should push from the non crimped end?

[timmy201]

Yes, tap it towards the steering wheel side of the column. Try and keep the nylon piece static as it’s got an internal wire

[MrNoo]

Just did this last night, as others have said tap up from below, the black plastic insulator has a hole/sleeve where the spring loaded plunger is, this in turn is connected to the wire that protrudes from the column, mine was all intact just not making a decent contact, took it all apart and cleaned it and it works perfectly now. You may bur the end a little with the punch but simple to run a half moon file round it will soon have it sorted out. There was rust under the insulator sleeve on mine hence a tad tight but once cleaned up it went back on fine.

[Exminiman]

Does anyone sell the brass slip ring on its own, or is it just the £100 kit that Somerford sell https://www.somerfordmini.co.uk/slip-ri ... -horn-push

[steve1071]

Might need a slight mod but this will do the job;

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/175892876228 ... media=COPY

[olddave]

Does anyone sell the brass slip ring on its own, or is it just the £100 kit that Somerford sell https://www.somerfordmini.co.uk/slip-ri ... -horn-push

Do you mean one of these? A bit cheaper than a £100 kit

[Exminiman]

Does anyone sell the brass slip ring on its own, or is it just the £100 kit that Somerford sell https://www.somerfordmini.co.uk/slip-ri ... -horn-push

Do you mean one of these? A bit cheaper than a £100 kit

That’s the one …what are you looking for for it?

[olddave]

Pm sent.

[AndyB72]

If the ring is stuck fast and tapping it up looks like it will damage the ring/plastic, in the past I've levered the tabs up a little to free them off, then used a jubilee clip to squeeze them back into position evenly when you refit everything.

[mk1]

And remember. . . .SOAK IT IN WD40 before you start doing anything. You should be able to get the brass collar turning before you start to try & slide it off.