Hi all im removing my original steering wheel our of my LX and i dont want to damage or brake anything. I have undone the 2 screws at the back of the wheel and removed the rubber cover. I have undone the nut and before i go any further, i wanna make sure theres nothing left to remove.
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Mark Beath
URGENT - Help Removing Original Steering Wheel
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Posted 19 December 2009 - 05:31 PM
Hi all im removing my original steering wheel our of my LX and i dont want to damage or brake anything. I have undone the 2 screws at the back of the wheel and removed the rubber cover. I have undone the nut and before i go any further, i wanna make sure theres nothing left to remove.
Cheers
Mark Beath
The easiest way to remove you steering wheel is with a steering wheel puller.
These are available from most auto shops
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Mick
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Posted 19 December 2009 - 05:49 PM
Or buy a Harmonic balance puller... I use them to get steering wheels off too.
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Posted 19 December 2009 - 06:09 PM
Iv got a harmonic balancer pulley at the workshop but im at home atm cheers for that sstorana and Woodsy. Is there any other way?
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Posted 19 December 2009 - 06:41 PM
Ah dw iv got it off. Now another question, anyone know how to set up the horn connection on the Rare Spares GTS wheel?
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View GaragePosted 19 December 2009 - 09:23 PM
If I recall correctly the horn ring off the standard wheel needs to be screwed on to the back of the GTS wheel, with the spade terminals pointing up through the holes reasonably straight. Then adjust the two studs in the horn button so that they contact these spade terminals when the button is pressed only and ensure there is a reasonable earth through the springs and screws which attach the button.
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Posted 19 December 2009 - 11:52 PM
When you put the new wheel on, tighten the nut firmly by hand and take it for a slow drive on an even, not cambered, surface.
Whilst driving, look at the spokes compared to the backdrop (dash?)
E.g r/h spoke is lined up with the 120kph mark on you speedo or something.
Pull over, put the wheel in the position it was whilst driving and from there, re-align the wheel.
Check it on the road again and re-adjust if neccessary before you tighten the nut with a tool.
Whilst driving, look at the spokes compared to the backdrop (dash?)
E.g r/h spoke is lined up with the 120kph mark on you speedo or something.
Pull over, put the wheel in the position it was whilst driving and from there, re-align the wheel.
Check it on the road again and re-adjust if neccessary before you tighten the nut with a tool.
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Posted 20 December 2009 - 08:58 AM
If you are removing it without a puller.....DONT TAKE THE NUT OFF!!!
Just loosten it off a few turns.
Just loosten it off a few turns.
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Posted 20 December 2009 - 11:15 AM
If you need to get the wheel off and dont have a puller, loosen the nut until it is flush with the end of the shaft, or just a little proud of it. Then position yourself on the drivers seat with bothe knees behind the wheel with as much tension as you can give it, then take your trusty hammer and give the nut a good whack. Should come off with 1 or 2 whacks. Wont damage anything if done properly. Have used this technique hundreds of times with success.
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Posted 20 December 2009 - 06:11 PM
A puller is a far better way of doing it as far as I'm concerned, but if you use the hammer pay close attention to the above so you don't wreck the collapsible column.. with both knees behind the wheel with as much tension as you can give it...
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Posted 13 January 2010 - 10:03 PM
rubber mallet from behind if the knees don't work
never hit the nut on the colum you'll destroy it
never hit the nut on the colum you'll destroy it
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Posted 13 January 2010 - 10:23 PM
Yeah, I hit my nut on the column once, near wrecked it, would not advise hitting your nuts with a hammer, ever.
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Posted 13 January 2010 - 10:30 PM
Loosen the nut till it's flush with the end of the shaft.
Pull on the steering wheel as hard as you can.
Headbutt the nut.
Pull on the steering wheel as hard as you can.
Headbutt the nut.
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Posted 14 January 2010 - 05:18 AM
It does sound like a very bad idea!would not advise hitting your nuts with a hammer, ever.
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