My tach and the odometer quit working about 20,000 mi ago (we have apx.240,000 mi on the car) I'll probably spend $500 to have it repaired by a local Saab garage. The speedometer still works. Can I replace it myself (I don't have a steering wheel removal tool)?

Steering wheel can be removed after prising centre bit off then undo 19mm nut and pull steering wheel off. Then you can remove dash and fit second hand speedo/mileometer. Steering wheel might need some thumping to remove it. Do it once you have already set wheels to straight ahead - makes replacing in correct position easier. Steering wheel can come off suddenly - be careful!

Adrien, Thanks a lot. I'll try it

DON'T thump the steering wheel to remove it! The steering column is collapsible and an excessive whacking of the wheel will duly collapse it if you're not careful.

Best to use a 3 leg bearing puller, or , if not available, a G-clamp can usually be manouvered into a suitable position, with the fixed part behind the wheel and the threaded section wound onto the steering wheel hub. Usually you'll will think nothing is happening then all of a sudden TWANG!!!

Good point Julian. All depends how much energy is applied during a calibrated thump!

I've done two steering wheels without a problem upto now but Julians method is much better.