New RE Steering Wheel
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i_am_an_evil_idiot
Joined: May 2007
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From: Ontario, Canada
New RE Steering Wheel
Hi, I've just purchased a RE steering wheel for my 1988 FC3S,
I tried installing it myself but I couldn't
I have unscrewed the three screws at the back of the stock wheel,
Then pulled out the honk connection.
After that I unscrewed the bolt in the center.
After that I'm lost.
I don't know how to remove the stock steering wheel...
Please can anyone help me?
Thanks in advance.
Alex
I tried installing it myself but I couldn't
I have unscrewed the three screws at the back of the stock wheel,
Then pulled out the honk connection.
After that I unscrewed the bolt in the center.
After that I'm lost.
I don't know how to remove the stock steering wheel...
Please can anyone help me?
Thanks in advance.
Alex
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From: So. CaL
yeah, it would just take a nice wiggle... but BE CAREFUL!
the first time i removed the stock steering wheel, i swear it felt like i was missing just ONE more bolt somewhere, but really, it was the "teeth" on the steering wheel stuck on the "gear" where the steering wheel itself sits. i guess it really gets stuck on there because of the long time it had sat (steering wheel had never been removed)...
anyway, i pulled so hard, i ended up knocking the wind out of me, as the steering wheel came FLYING right off into my gut! kinda uppercutted my stomach! and in return, i gave the steering wheel an uppercut of my own!! LOL
so yeah, a good wiggle would get the wheel off, but if still wants to put up a fight, i'd suggest spraying a tad of WD40 to loosen things up.
the first time i removed the stock steering wheel, i swear it felt like i was missing just ONE more bolt somewhere, but really, it was the "teeth" on the steering wheel stuck on the "gear" where the steering wheel itself sits. i guess it really gets stuck on there because of the long time it had sat (steering wheel had never been removed)...
anyway, i pulled so hard, i ended up knocking the wind out of me, as the steering wheel came FLYING right off into my gut! kinda uppercutted my stomach! and in return, i gave the steering wheel an uppercut of my own!! LOL
so yeah, a good wiggle would get the wheel off, but if still wants to put up a fight, i'd suggest spraying a tad of WD40 to loosen things up.
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Loosen the nut but DON"T remove it.
Wiggle/pull/persuade the steering wheel to move.
Now remove the nut and the wheel.
When installing the new wheel/hub make sure it engages properly with the turn signal canceling nubs.
Wiggle/pull/persuade the steering wheel to move.
Now remove the nut and the wheel.
When installing the new wheel/hub make sure it engages properly with the turn signal canceling nubs.
well when i removed my first steering wheel, i was stupid and didnt leave the nut on partially, and when it "poped" free, it nailed me right in the nose, that sucked..LOL
if you go to autozone, they will rent you the tool, and give you the oiption to buy the tool you rent too. make life a lot easier..
if you go to autozone, they will rent you the tool, and give you the oiption to buy the tool you rent too. make life a lot easier..
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i_am_an_evil_idiot
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 4
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From: Ontario, Canada
Thanks a lot!
I gave it a couple of uppercuts, then gave it a couple of gentle wobble, then tried reasoning with it. Somehow the more I try, the harder it gets.... But then I guess when I was about to give up, it "clicked" and it came right off.
Phhhh..... woman... lol
just kidding.
Phhhh..... woman... lol
just kidding.
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