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Posted by: brcacti Sep 28 2019, 08:26 AM

Steering wheel main nut socket size, does anyone know off hand the size?, I need to buy this socket, don't have one that big. My 19mm is not even close, guessing 24-27mm
Thanks if you know.

Posted by: bdstone914 Sep 28 2019, 08:33 AM

27mm.

Posted by: mepstein Sep 28 2019, 09:15 AM

When you remove the wheel, unscrew the nut all but a couple threads, pull the wheel loose. Keeping the nut on with a couple threads will prevent you from catching the wheel in your face if it lets go quickly.

Posted by: brcacti Sep 28 2019, 11:27 AM

Thanks to all that replied with information, it helps as I am not a mechanic but do many small things on the car. I am going to put the stock wheel back on for two reasons, to keep it stock and to see the speedometer better.

Posted by: TheCabinetmaker Sep 28 2019, 12:00 PM

1 -1/16" iirc

Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Sep 28 2019, 12:47 PM

Yup, even though I am a metric head, I always say inch and a sixteenth, and keep that size in my home tool box

Posted by: infraredcalvin Sep 28 2019, 03:47 PM

BTDT

Posted by: mepstein Sep 28 2019, 04:12 PM

Lots of people have including one of our young shop guys who tried to pretend it didn't happen.

Another tip. Don't use the steering lock for leverage to torque against. The best way to remove a tight nut is with a rattle gun.

Posted by: brcacti Sep 28 2019, 05:22 PM

Mepstein.............thanks, I did hear that before but good to remind in case some don't know.