Steering wheel removal?

Well, I'm not with Stupid................ I am Stupid.


After trying the recommended heat & bash method with no luck, I decided to completely remove the little bolt that tightens the wheel to the shaft, instead of just loosening it..............


......... and the wheel then fell off in my hand.:o


It turns out that the bolt serves two functions, it not only nips up the tightening groove in the wheel (the obvious function), but.......runs through a groove in the shaft itself, and serves as a lock to prevent the wheel sliding up or down.

Now I've got a flat spot that runs half way up the shaft, where the bolt dragged its way up. :o:D:D

Is it too early for a drink?:(

Glad you had these problems saves us having them when the time comes :p:D

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Originally Posted by d@rk51d3

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After trying the recommended heat & bash method with no luck, I decided to completely remove the little bolt that tightens the wheel to the shaft, instead of just loosening it..............

.... Is it too early for a drink?:(

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Just assumed that you had removed the bolt. :( As they say, never assume anything.

It's always after 10am somewhere in the world, have a drink! :) (But not if you're still a teenager if recent research is to be believed) :D :D

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Originally Posted by d@rk51d3

Well, I'm not with Stupid................ I am Stupid.

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Oh dear! - I've been away, and just read this thread - and spotted the problem on your word "loosened"!

John

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Originally Posted by d@rk51d3

I've loosened / removed the reaining bolt, soaked the centre with CRC, WD40, even brake fluid. She's been soaking for a good month now.

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From your first post, I assumed that you had already removed the bolt. At least you have got the steering wheel off now.

Aaron.

G'day All, Ditto here, (just read the posts) and I assumed you removed the 'pinch bolt' well ya live n learn hopefully LOL cheers Dennis:angel:
ps sometimes they can be a P.I.A especially if left out in the weather,,.:(

Hey Diana................ Physical age, or mental? I could be in trouble with one of those. :D

And yes, I did initially remove the pinch bolt, but put it back when it showed no apparent benefit, and was afraid of it "walking" like so many other bits in my "shed".

I guess I assumed too. You know what they say about that........ except that I only made an ass out of me.:(

For years i cursed at getting steering wheels off....

Easy trick...

sit in the drivers seat. make a fist with both hands and strike the wheel in all the O'clock positions one hit at a time, so left fist then right then left then right..... so act like an ape and beat the wheel instead of your chest... then grab the wheel and presto.. it pulls off....

i have removed many in the cars ive wrecked and when i was shown this trick it was amazing how easy they come off.....

want me to make a Video???

I used a bearing collar and a Sykes Pickavant hydraulic puller. These can develop many tonnes of force, and letting the hydraulic advantage do the work is easier than any beating method.

Aaron.

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Originally Posted by sclarke

For years i cursed at getting steering wheels off....

Easy trick...

sit in the drivers seat. make a fist with both hands and strike the wheel in all the O'clock positions one hit at a time, so left fist then right then left then right..... so act like an ape and beat the wheel instead of your chest... then grab the wheel and presto.. it pulls off....

i have removed many in the cars ive wrecked and when i was shown this trick it was amazing how easy they come off.....

want me to make a Video???

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Bingo! Worked a treat for me , didn't even hit it real hard cause I didn't want to bend or damage anything. Now any clues on 100% correct orientation when putting it back on?
Cheers,
Dave