Help removing the steering wheel
#11
Sit in the drivers seat, Nut removed, take your fists and alternate hitting the wheel at 9 oclock with your left hand, and 3 oclock with your right hand, as quickly as possible.What you are trying to achieve is a harmonic in the shaft to loosen it up. And remember to tape down the clock spring to keep it from moving while the steering wheel is off. Good Luck
Would it help to have the key in the ignition and a quarter turn to free the wheel and keep it from locking?
My brother is probably 3 times as strong as me, maybe he can give it a good pull.
Last edited by DiscoRover007; 04-21-2012 at 01:05 PM.
#12
Did you ever get your steering wheel off?
I just removed mine last night to replace the rotary coupler and while it was difficult, it wasn't as stuck as yours seems to be.
I wrapped the wheel in rags and then gave it some good blows with a rubber mallet hitting from behind. Eventually I could see it moving a bit forward on the column and then I grabbed, wiggled, and pulled like mad. Just about hit me in the face when it came loose. I'm certain I would have a broken tooth if I wasn't paying attention.
I just removed mine last night to replace the rotary coupler and while it was difficult, it wasn't as stuck as yours seems to be.
I wrapped the wheel in rags and then gave it some good blows with a rubber mallet hitting from behind. Eventually I could see it moving a bit forward on the column and then I grabbed, wiggled, and pulled like mad. Just about hit me in the face when it came loose. I'm certain I would have a broken tooth if I wasn't paying attention.
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Thanks friend this was the hint I needed. I took a rubber hammer and hit it from behind and it started to come lose. I suppose soaking in pb blaster for 3-4 days probably helped too. At least I don't have to cuss in a rage and look a fool on the forums, for now . Thanks guys.
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