Steering Wheel Removal?
12-10-02, 05:13 PM
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Steering Wheel Removal?
Hey everyone, I have an extremely stupid question. How do I take the steering wheel off of my 89 TII without damaging it?
Best regards,
Jameson
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Jameson
12-10-02, 05:38 PM
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You need at streering wheel puller. Get them at Auto Zone, Napa, etc. Think its about 10.00. Make sure its metric.
Disconect the negative lead on the battery. Unscrew 3 screws holding the steering wheel cap. Use a marker of some sort to identify the position of the steering wheel to the column. If you don't do so, you may have problem getting the wheel on dead center when you put it back on. When you tighten the puller, you will hear a bang when it is released. Will need a large metric socket. Think it is a 24 but not certain.
Disconect the negative lead on the battery. Unscrew 3 screws holding the steering wheel cap. Use a marker of some sort to identify the position of the steering wheel to the column. If you don't do so, you may have problem getting the wheel on dead center when you put it back on. When you tighten the puller, you will hear a bang when it is released. Will need a large metric socket. Think it is a 24 but not certain.
12-10-02, 05:39 PM
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Just take the center cap off, then remove the one large nut that you'll see. Sometimes you can then just give it a good yank and it will come off, but sometimes youll need to get a steering wheel puller.
*edit* BTW I've taken many steering wheels off and only once did I *need* a wheel puller. It is nice to have though. And Im pretty sure that there is an arrow on the steering column, and an arrow on the steering wheel that line up, so you dont have to worry about lining it up.
*edit* BTW I've taken many steering wheels off and only once did I *need* a wheel puller. It is nice to have though. And Im pretty sure that there is an arrow on the steering column, and an arrow on the steering wheel that line up, so you dont have to worry about lining it up.
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12-10-02, 07:54 PM
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When yanking it off, leave the nut on there a couple threads. This way you CAN'T hit yourself in the head.
Cory
just read that first sentance again....man....
Cory
just read that first sentance again....man....
12-10-02, 09:46 PM
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Heh, thanks guys 
I knew how to do the second part, but i wasn't smart enough to look behind the wheel to remove the center cap.
And no, ya don't need a puller, ya just need brute force.
Regards,
Jameson
I knew how to do the second part, but i wasn't smart enough to look behind the wheel to remove the center cap.And no, ya don't need a puller, ya just need brute force.
Regards,
Jameson
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12-10-02, 11:57 PM
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ok how do u get one off if u have a vert with the air bag??? i want to get another one (torn at top and peeling) will one off a coupe fit?
-Shawn (i don't care for air bags)
-Shawn (i don't care for air bags)
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