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Ryan
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Joined: 26 Feb 2002
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 Posted: Fri Nov 01, 2002 5:34 pm Post subject: Steering Wheel |
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Has any1 got any idea how to remove the old steering wheel so that i can put a new 1 on???
I've removed the horn, the centre nut and all of the surrounding plastic trim, but the wheel is still stuck on.
Are there any screws/bolts that i've forgotten, does any1 know how to pull the wheel off without ruining the steering?? |
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Greg
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Joined: 03 Dec 2001
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| Posted: Fri Nov 01, 2002 5:42 pm Post subject: Re: Steering Wheel |
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| I had this problem too when I put on my new steering wheel. I got if off by dad and I pulling on it very very hard (this method is not reccommended). Whatever you do don't use a hammer as this may colaps the steering colum. I have since been told of a very effective to remove them though. Hit each side of the steering wheel (generating a side to side motion) for 5-10 seconds and it should lift straight off. Once its been off once, you shouldn't have any difficulties with is ever again. Cheers, Greg |
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PinkBitz
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| Posted: Fri Nov 01, 2002 5:51 pm Post subject: Re: Steering Wheel |
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| make sure you have the bolt on by a few threads, or you get a nice big wheel in ya face. |
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Frederick Stienheld
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| Posted: Fri Nov 01, 2002 6:05 pm Post subject: Re: Steering Wheel |
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Or you can go down to super cheap and get a steering wheel removal tool that does the job very easily and no risk of getting your head taken off  |
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Ryan
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| Posted: Fri Nov 01, 2002 6:11 pm Post subject: Re: Steering Wheel |
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| Never heard of a steering wheel removal tool. How much do you reckon one'd cost?? |
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GEM2NV
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| Posted: Sat Nov 02, 2002 6:33 pm Post subject: Re: Steering Wheel |
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| another method is to give the wheel a fairly hard whack at the top, then bottom, then left and then the right sides of the wheel. Thats how i got mine off and it came off instantly, especially after about 30 mins of trying to pull it off using brute force. |
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Ryan
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| Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2002 12:11 pm Post subject: Re: Steering Wheel |
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Thanks for all the help guys. I tried brute force but it didin't work. My uncl ended up having a steering wheel remover. Although you might want to avoid driving with it on. I broke that little spring loaded pin that makes contact with the horn ring and had to fork out $40 for a new combination switch. Just a little warning......
Thanks again guys for all your help! |
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