can't get steering wheel off
10-09-2003, 04:20 PM
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can't get steering wheel off
Ok, my grant steering wheel, install kit, and puller came in the mail today, but I can't get the old wheel off!
The bolts that came with the wheel puller didn't fit the holes on the steering wheel base, and I finaly got some bolts that fit (7 mm) but the threads on the inside of the wheel looks stripped, but I tried anyway and I could never get the bolts tight.
Oh, I already have the center bolt off.
Is there any way to take the wheel off with out a puller?
The bolts that came with the wheel puller didn't fit the holes on the steering wheel base, and I finaly got some bolts that fit (7 mm) but the threads on the inside of the wheel looks stripped, but I tried anyway and I could never get the bolts tight.
Oh, I already have the center bolt off.
Is there any way to take the wheel off with out a puller?
10-09-2003, 05:26 PM
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Yes, but it's risky in my opinion. Same exact thing happened to me and a mechanic walked me through it over the phone. Grab the wheel at the 12 and 6:00 position, now the fun part, push/pull forcefully for a good 20 seconds, then grab the wheel at the 3 and 9:00 position and pull straight off. Worked for me.
Try at your own risk, I'm not responsible for any damage to the shaft.
Try at your own risk, I'm not responsible for any damage to the shaft.
10-09-2003, 06:09 PM
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Here's a method I've used in a bind, but it's another one of those "at your own risk" deals. It also requires a friend to assist.
Take the big center nut loose, but leave it on the shaft. Loosen it to where the outside is about even with the end of the shaft. Sit in the car and lean back as far as you can, grab the wheel and pull. Keep pressure on it while your friend taps the shaft with a hammer. He may need to tap hard. The nut will keep the wheel from flying off and hitting you in the face, but make sure your friend isn't pissed at you.
Take the big center nut loose, but leave it on the shaft. Loosen it to where the outside is about even with the end of the shaft. Sit in the car and lean back as far as you can, grab the wheel and pull. Keep pressure on it while your friend taps the shaft with a hammer. He may need to tap hard. The nut will keep the wheel from flying off and hitting you in the face, but make sure your friend isn't pissed at you.
10-09-2003, 06:31 PM
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someone mentioned this method on thirdgen, I'll try it as soon as my roomate and I are both home, and we come up with a hammer.
I have a huge socket with a lug nut jammed in it, think thats heavy enough?
I have a huge socket with a lug nut jammed in it, think thats heavy enough?
10-11-2003, 12:55 PM
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wohoo!! Finally got it! Thanks to Chris!! (cg91ta)
This is EXACTLY the look I wanted. The pedals used to look a bit out of place (being the only bright metal inside the car), now the spokes on the wheel have the same look ;D
Here are some pictures of it installed:
This is EXACTLY the look I wanted. The pedals used to look a bit out of place (being the only bright metal inside the car), now the spokes on the wheel have the same look ;D
Here are some pictures of it installed:
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