mattanna Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 Have just tried to change my 3 spoke non airbag steering wheel, has took 4 hours so far have blistered both hands and hurt my back and i cannot get the bastard thing off, even hit spokes downward with rubber mallett as advised but nothing, i have put old wheel back together and am bastard annoyed any ideas?? Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk-rich Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 have you tried some relase agent on the splines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattanna Posted April 14, 2006 Author Share Posted April 14, 2006 Put some wd40 on it that is all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardiffSupra Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 Had the same problem, I had to drill the bolts out (quite easy) and take the wheel off, then i could just turn the bolts by hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardiffSupra Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 Had the same problem, I had to drill the bolts out (quite easy) and take the wheel off, then i could just turn the bolts by hand. BTW if you try this method and you cant turn the bolts by hand your f*cked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 They can be a pig. I normally leave the bolt on for the last couple of threads so I dont smash my face when it does come off. If you have used WD it should come off if you pull and rockwith your arms at the same time. If that fails get some one to hit a bar down into the end of the column while you pull/rock the wheel. If you have an SDS hammer drill a quick balsh on the column whilst pulling should do the trick. If not sell the car;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr lover Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 when i changed mine i just rock/pulled/turned the wheel with a bit of weight behind it, i am no stick insect:D , and it eventually came off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 I've had pretty good luck with just loosening the bolt and wiggling on both a non-airbag and a UK airbag. Sorry you're not having the same luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardiffSupra Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 On my old momo one, all but 1 bolt rounded off, and i mean they were round! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absz Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 best way removing wheel is by rocking it and slight pulling. never fails:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattanna Posted April 14, 2006 Author Share Posted April 14, 2006 I have had no problems undoing the centre bolt, i just cannot pull the wheel off, there are no other bolts to undo are there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gzaerojon Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 I have had no problems undoing the centre bolt, i just cannot pull the wheel off, there are no other bolts to undo are there? i've never done this before so im no expert, but you have made sure the steering lock is off? ignition on ect? just a thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squiffy Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 yeah i wrestled my 200sx for ages before realising the steering lock was on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daston Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 Did mine today took 5 min get/borrow some pulling jaws (not sure the tech name) they are like a big wine bottle opener the armes go beind the metel plate and then you turn the abig skrew that pushes on the centre pulling the wheel off. Unfortunatly my new wheel wasnt but on with the wheels centre so got to adjust it later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 they aint easy...i AM a stick insect, and it took about 20 mins..il echo the comment regarding the bolt on the last few turns, as i nearly broke my nise..laugh now, but f*** it hurt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JODY T Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 You need to make a little tool.... Itll work perfectly... You need a L bracket.. one thats about 2-3 inches long when flattened.. Firstly flatten the bracket and get two bolts that fit the screw holes in the wheel. Then drill two holes in the bracket the same width as the holes on the wheel Then but the bracket over the threaded bit of the rack and screw in both bolts. This will eventually pull the wheel from the spline.. Takes 5 mins to make andll work perfectly everytime.. Just mate sure the bracket is a fairly sturdy one.. Job done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soonto_HAS_soop Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 Somebody couldn't measure the shaft diameter and count the number of splines on the shaft aswell could they?? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattanna Posted April 14, 2006 Author Share Posted April 14, 2006 Am taking it to a mechanic i know tomorrow he has the strength of a thousand men so should be able to do it with his teeth c**t of a job though thanks for all replies, i think part of the problem is that you are siting down therefore the strength in the arms is much required, i also nearly followed through and have two huge blisters on my hands! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattanna Posted April 14, 2006 Author Share Posted April 14, 2006 Here is bolt and wheel that i was trying to remove Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gzaerojon Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 did it come off in the end? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 did it come off in the end? yup! http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=65064 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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