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Mark Donovan
DieHard Auckland V8 Limited
Posts: 862 Reg: 07-2005
| I'm trying to remove the steering wheel in order to get the speedo cluster out. I have followed the tutorial (which by the way, has photos of a manual controlled steering column, not an electric model like in my UZZ31, so the nut locations are slightly different) As seen in the photo below, I have removed the airbag, disconnected the wiring, and loosened the centre nut on the spindle. When pulling on the wheel it feels like it is flexing somewhat as though it's attached to a bugger of a spring, but I don't understand why it is so stubborn. How exactly is it gripping the centre spindle so well?
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Tom Richards
Goo Roo nsw V8
Posts: 1666 Reg: 08-2005
| put the nut back on but leave it loose. put a pillow between you and the wheel and pull hard. get a mate to hit the nut hard with a hammer while you are pulling the wheel. be careful you do hit yourself in the face. |
Mark Donovan
DieHard Auckland V8 Limited
Posts: 863 Reg: 07-2005
| Thanks, Tom. A pillow is a good idea; I was prepared for it coming off suddenly but was aiming the wheel at my chest instead of my face. |
Evan Kaio
Goo Roo Quiwiland NZ '91 UZZ31. 92 TT 96 Toyoace Chiller Box
Posts: 1112 Reg: 01-2007
| Cool, woodgrain drivers seat. |
Blake Gloyn
Goo Roo manawatu soarer JZZ30 TT
Posts: 1021 Reg: 02-2006
| i think it is REAL woodgrain too! |
Boris Siljanoski
Goo Roo Western Australia LS400 + Soarer.
Posts: 2105 Reg: 11-2007
| Steering wheels are designed to grip well onto their spindle and not come off with normal force. Do not pull it back with your hands as chances are you wont do much. You need a Puller, those to threads on either side of the center spindle are to attach the puller to the steering wheel Otherwise, put the Nut on and leave it loose but ensure it is on a few turns so not to damage the thread, then hit the nut with a hammer. |
Ben Lipman
Goo Roo SA Soarer TT manual, plus TT track car, plus a spare shell
Posts: 3523 Reg: 04-2006
| I'd by a cheap universal puller set (say $20 from you favourite autoparts shop). It will come off dead easy, and you will have ne for next time, or to help a mate. If you are any good with a drill you could make one out of some scrap steel and some long bolts, but for the effort, just buy one. |
Shane Haverkamp
Goo Roo nsw soarer TT
Posts: 1014 Reg: 10-2007
| meh just rip at the prick, thats how i got mine off (i'm not a big guy either) |
Anthony Matthews
TryHard Western Australia 1x UZZ31 "Gajet", 1x UZZ32 and 1x UCF11 Celsior
Posts: 258 Reg: 04-2006
| I've done many without a puller....then I bought one. 20 bucks well spent. Makes it much gentler on the wheel/column and much less violent of a process. |
Joshua Rao
Goo Roo WA TT (for sale $5.2k), 97 Blk UZZ31, 97 JZZ30 vvti turbo white manual, 96 vvti turbo manual, Legnum VR4, MR2 sw20, Alfa 156
Posts: 3347 Reg: 09-2006
| I bent a puller on mine |
Nathan Sheehan
TryHard Victoria Soarer TT Manual
Posts: 328 Reg: 12-2005
| dont hammer any nut incase you damage the thread. Its a possibilty not worth risking. |
Tom Richards
Goo Roo nsw V8
Posts: 1670 Reg: 08-2005
| nathan this is a common and well used method for releasing shafts. Hitting the nut squarely will not do any damage. |