2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992) 1986-1992 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections.

Removing steering wheel

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 19, 2014 | 04:57 AM
  #1  
younG_Gunner's Avatar
Thread Starter
Re-Mama Mia!
Tenured Member 15 Years
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 1,084
Likes: 0
From: NorCal
Removing steering wheel

A noob question but I'm trying to figure out how to remove the steering wheel but I can't for the life of me figure out whats left holding on the wheel cover! I have 2 screws off the back. Am I missing something else?
Attached Thumbnails Removing steering wheel-1986-mazda-rx-7-interior-front-steering-wheel.jpg  
Reply
Old Mar 19, 2014 | 06:19 AM
  #2  
TerryD's Avatar
Full Member
Tenured Member: 10 Years
 
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 147
Likes: 4
From: Toronto, Ontario
if its the wheel in the pic, pop off the mazda cap in the middle of the wheel and you'll see a 21mm nut
Reply
Old Mar 19, 2014 | 09:29 AM
  #3  
cbrock's Avatar
Rotary Enthusiast
Tenured Member 15 Years
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 982
Likes: 0
From: MI 48111
I believe there are 2 screws near the spokes that you have to get at with a short phillips screw driver. Rotate the wheel one direction to get better access, remove and rotate the opposite way to get the other
Reply
Old Mar 19, 2014 | 12:45 PM
  #4  
younG_Gunner's Avatar
Thread Starter
Re-Mama Mia!
Tenured Member 15 Years
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 1,084
Likes: 0
From: NorCal
I got those two screws you both are speaking of. Is it just the 21mm nut remaining there holding it on?
Reply
Old Mar 19, 2014 | 12:53 PM
  #5  
clokker's Avatar
Cake or Death?
Tenured Member 10 Years
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 10,249
Likes: 64
From: Mile High
Those two screws only hold the cover...the 21mm nut is what actually holds the wheel on.

A tip for you:
Don't completely remove the nut before breaking the wheel free, leave it a few threads from the end. With the nut almost off, put your hands at 3 and 9 o'clock and alternately push/pull on the rim to free the wheel. Shift to 12 and 6 if need be.
Wheels are sometimes kinda "sticky" and when they finally come free, like to smack you in the face...the nut will stop that from happening.
Reply
Old Mar 19, 2014 | 04:55 PM
  #6  
younG_Gunner's Avatar
Thread Starter
Re-Mama Mia!
Tenured Member 15 Years
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 1,084
Likes: 0
From: NorCal
Originally Posted by clokker
Those two screws only hold the cover...the 21mm nut is what actually holds the wheel on.

A tip for you:
Don't completely remove the nut before breaking the wheel free, leave it a few threads from the end. With the nut almost off, put your hands at 3 and 9 o'clock and alternately push/pull on the rim to free the wheel. Shift to 12 and 6 if need be.
Wheels are sometimes kinda "sticky" and when they finally come free, like to smack you in the face...the nut will stop that from happening.
Yeah I figured that from reading previous threads but all the wheels used were different stock designs than mine. I was hoping to just use a steering wheel puller if that's at all possible. I removed those two screws but the cover is still stuck on. Are there stock clips that hold it in place or should it come straight off after those screws are removed?
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Th0m4s
Build Threads
25
Feb 26, 2019 02:04 AM
Snoopy FD
Build Threads
25
Dec 8, 2015 01:45 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:15 PM.