steering wheel swap tomorrow
07-18-23, 03:00 PM
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steering wheel swap tomorrow
i did search a bit and found some info... what size is the steering wheel nut? does the airbag just snap off? i need a puller for the OE wheel? bought a neat MOMO carbon fiber wheel
kind of fun doing something on my car not in the engine bay.
kind of fun doing something on my car not in the engine bay.
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07-18-23, 03:39 PM
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07-19-23, 08:37 AM
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i leave the nut on a couple threads, and wiggle it back and forth to pop the spline loose, nut is so when it pops off you don't hit yourself with the wheel...
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07-19-23, 09:16 AM
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All great points here.
I've removed many FD and FC steering wheels, never needed a puller. Impact gun off the 21mm nut (it's a Nyloc) then put on a few threads and pull and wiggle the wheel and it will pop off the splines.
I also typically mark a dot with a Sharpie at 12 o'clock on the splined shaft. It's easy to get the new wheel on one tooth over, anything that helps is welcome.
Dale
I've removed many FD and FC steering wheels, never needed a puller. Impact gun off the 21mm nut (it's a Nyloc) then put on a few threads and pull and wiggle the wheel and it will pop off the splines.
I also typically mark a dot with a Sharpie at 12 o'clock on the splined shaft. It's easy to get the new wheel on one tooth over, anything that helps is welcome.
Dale
07-19-23, 09:43 AM
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the good news is that a few firm pulls, the steering wheel wiggled, and off it did come. of course things are never that simple. a problem arrived in the form of this thing...
it seems like it needs to be removed so i can fit the adapter to the spline. it appears to be attached w 3 Phillips screws. i don't have cruise... do i remove it? also i will need to locate the hot pin for the horn. i assume it is in the blue fitting just out of the picture or?
another item is the flashing airbag light... i read somewhere that a resistor is needed
it seems like it needs to be removed so i can fit the adapter to the spline. it appears to be attached w 3 Phillips screws. i don't have cruise... do i remove it? also i will need to locate the hot pin for the horn. i assume it is in the blue fitting just out of the picture or?
another item is the flashing airbag light... i read somewhere that a resistor is needed
07-19-23, 01:40 PM
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so much for the steering wheel project being done today.
the MOMO adapter does not fit the FD. it has a wide diameter w a hot side pickup ring that is too wide to fit on the shaft as it runs into the electrics on the clock spring assembly. the MOMO guy tells me that their literature shows it works from 86 to 02. nope.
looks like it is another brand of adapter for me. after watching a few YouTube videos it looks pretty easy if you actually have the right adapter. i also have the Mazda Body Electrical Trouble Shooting Manual which has more than you need to know on the steering wheel assembly/electrics..
the MOMO adapter does not fit the FD. it has a wide diameter w a hot side pickup ring that is too wide to fit on the shaft as it runs into the electrics on the clock spring assembly. the MOMO guy tells me that their literature shows it works from 86 to 02. nope.
looks like it is another brand of adapter for me. after watching a few YouTube videos it looks pretty easy if you actually have the right adapter. i also have the Mazda Body Electrical Trouble Shooting Manual which has more than you need to know on the steering wheel assembly/electrics..
07-19-23, 02:38 PM
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I don't believe you will find the resistance of the airbag in Section S. However, I think I used either a 1.8 or 2.2 ohm resistor. I would place the resistor underneath the dash on the steering column's blue connector, so you can keep the harness and connectors running up the column to the airbag/horn intact.
07-19-23, 05:11 PM
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07-20-23, 10:37 AM
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I'm using the Momo hub adapter from a NA/NB Miata
https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generati...otout-1118699/
Others have confirmed that this Momo and the Daikei work. Others have also commented that the FD and FC hub adapter has some fitment issues.
https://www.rx7club.com/interior-ext...ter-fd-664011/
Here's a good source for the Daikei for the Miata which will fit the FD: https://rev9autosport.com/daikei-boss-hub-kit.html
https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generati...otout-1118699/
Others have confirmed that this Momo and the Daikei work. Others have also commented that the FD and FC hub adapter has some fitment issues.
https://www.rx7club.com/interior-ext...ter-fd-664011/
Here's a good source for the Daikei for the Miata which will fit the FD: https://rev9autosport.com/daikei-boss-hub-kit.html
07-20-23, 01:31 PM
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still trying to score a Daikei S-601... Rev9 wants $175, Japanparts shows around $65 but i don't yet know if they are avail.. weirdness. i will probably need to say hello to my OE wheel for a few days. i do love the new wheel.
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07-20-23, 01:46 PM
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looks like i finally found what i need... RHDJapan has a Works Bell 912 which looks like a fit. at this point i am not choosy.
$61 buckeroos plus shipping. .
$61 buckeroos plus shipping. .