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Steering Wheel
Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2009 1:51 am
by J
How do you remove it?
ive taken all the horn stuff off, taken off the big nut and it still wont budge?
Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2009 6:52 am
by Oldnblue
Hi J
Easiest way is with a steering wheel puller, as it needs a certain level of force to remove it from it's mount and can be damaged if not done correctly (they're cheap and readily available at most auto stores).
I have done it once before by threading the nut back on just a few threads, giving the wheel a few taps with a rubber mallet, and giving one hell of a tug to pull it free...BUT it's not the correct way to do it. Can cause damage and, if you don't anchor it to the column, can end up breaking your nose as well when it finally gives. The guys here will probably have better methods if you don't want to buy a puller, or may even have one you could borrow.
Cheers, Scott
Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2009 10:22 am
by Finny
J I got one from SuperCheap (have 2 now, because I forgot I had the other one)
Anyhoe it was only around $10 to $15,
Much better and safer.
Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2009 10:24 am
by NoMAD
buy a puller worth it, i imagine you'll use it tons if you hang around cars, and cheap so perfect for a student....
cheers
NoMAD
Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2009 4:51 pm
by J
cheers guys, Il go get one eventually
the car just arrived at a secret location today so I cant screw around with it
Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2009 6:01 pm
by NoMAD
no good without pictures mate....
cheers
NoMAD
Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2009 6:18 pm
by (AUST)Mod
I have one J.
You can borrow it sometime.
Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2009 7:33 pm
by J
cheers andrew, and thanks for all the info guys!
I cant give you guys pics cos its a secret, and when I get it back is also a secret, as when it debuts it will shock many, it will shock many more at motorvation 2010
Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2009 9:27 pm
by (AUST)Mod
J wrote:
I cant give you guys pics cos its a secret, and when I get it back is also a secret, as when it debuts it will shock many, it will shock many more at motorvation 2010
He is converting it into a two door (its an easy mod!) drift car painted in tiger mica with a big subwoofa, powered by a sr20 (N/A - 300hp)
Just joking, but I am sure J will do something far more tasteful than the above plans posted by other young members of this forum.
Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2009 10:33 pm
by J
sorry to leave you in suspense andrew but the phone call lasted about an hour, I was talking to a girl that im into
Lets just say you will be amazed next time I roll up at your place... ur jaw will hit the ground and u will have a fit...
thats how cool it is
Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2009 10:42 pm
by NoMAD
J wrote:sorry to leave you in suspense andrew but the phone call lasted about an hour, I was talking to a girl that im into
Lets just say you will be amazed next time I roll up at your place... ur jaw will hit the ground and u will have a fit...
thats how cool it is
it will have a red motor
just having fun!
cheers
NoMAD
Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2009 11:29 pm
by vintageholden
sit in the car ....
loosen the nut stick your knees under the wheel and push up with your knees and feet...and pull the wheel at the same time
works everytime for me......
bring it to me ......
Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 9:26 am
by FB MAD
Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 12:35 pm
by vintageholden
then this method may crack the bakelite
true
why is the wheel comming off..
Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 5:57 pm
by J
repair and paint...
i might just invest in the puller haha
Yep, definately can be done that way but if your steering wheel is in good nick and not cracked, or has very little cracking, then this method may crack the bakelite that the wheel outer is made from as the bending that the wheel will undergo as you pull back on it will almost definately have a detrimental outcome. It will be very brittle especially being at least 48 years old now.
