If you are replacing it with something different, just use a long jaw gear puller.
A new Momo or wheel of your choice will mount closer to the dash since the hub will be shorter.
I went Momo. Not interested in going back to anything resembling stock.
The original wheel was some sort of a cost compromise. Definitely it is one of those items Ford was involved in forcing a decision to.
It should never have been on this car.
It functions lousy and it doesn't match aesthetically at all.
It was sourced from Fords European parts bin and original application was the German made Capri.
I'm sure it was a cost cutting consideration.
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