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Posted by: thompson-mfr Sep 22 2009, 02:23 PM

PLEASE HELP

I am trying to remove my Steering wheel. It is an aftermarket one.

I have an impact wrench and can get the nut off with no problem.

I have removed the same steering wheel before, but now it won't pull off.

I have pulled as hard as I can to no avail! If I pull any harder I may break the steering wheel.

Any additional suggestions would be helpful.

Posted by: SLITS Sep 22 2009, 02:29 PM

Dynamite?

C4?

A steering wheel puller?

Keep wiggling it back and forth .. it should come off unless you somehow jammed the splines when you gunned it on with the impact wrench.

Posted by: McMark Sep 22 2009, 02:29 PM

Put the nut back on until the top of the nut is level with the top of the threaded shaft.
Pull on the steering wheel while lightly tapping the nut/shaft. You may need to use your knees/legs to apply pulling pressure.

It seems counter intuitive, but it'll work.

Posted by: thompson-mfr Sep 22 2009, 02:50 PM

tried this tapping/hammering a while ago with no success.

it moves a little bit out (1/4 inch) then just stops can't get it past this point.

Posted by: Sleepin Sep 22 2009, 02:53 PM

Might have to use a puller then...and hope you didn't somehow screw up the splines.

Posted by: SLITS Sep 22 2009, 02:54 PM

See, you pissed off Ferry by purchasing a non-Porsche part.

You might try a 3 finger puller if there is anything to hook onto. Harbor Freight ... 1 time use tool

Other than that .... I gots nuthin'

Posted by: tradisrad Sep 22 2009, 03:22 PM

was the wheel put on with the impact wrench? did the nut damage the splines? can you file them (splines) so the wheel slips off?

Posted by: thompson-mfr Sep 22 2009, 04:01 PM

Yes I tightened the nut with an impact wrench.

Don't know how that could damage the treads????

Wheel only moves 1/4 inch out then stops.

Posted by: thompson-mfr Sep 22 2009, 04:44 PM

Thanks for all the suggestions!

Someone mentioned a steering wheel puller (which I already have) but couldn't think of how to use it.

Just thought of welding up a bracket to use with the steering wheel puller.

The site is always good for jogging the memory.

If that doesn't work then C4 will be next!

Posted by: Drums66 Sep 22 2009, 04:54 PM

[quote name='thompson-mfr' date='Sep 22 2009, 03:01 PM' post='1217392']
[quote name='tradisrad' post='1217379' date='Sep 22 2009, 02:22 PM']
was the wheel put on with the impact wrench?
Yes I tightened the nut with an impact wrench.


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That was a mistake.........Hide the impact wrench from yourself!!
now you just have to play around with it.....punished

Posted by: thompson-mfr Sep 22 2009, 05:36 PM

Why is it SO bad to use a impact wrench to put the steering wheel nut back on?

Posted by: jt914-6 Sep 22 2009, 05:55 PM

Because of the current problem you have now.....I'm sure the torque specs aren't 100 ft. lbs......

Posted by: ClayPerrine Sep 22 2009, 05:57 PM

I wonder if Ron wishes he had this problem.....

Posted by: ghuff Sep 22 2009, 07:23 PM

Because you exceeded the torque spec by a ton.


Spray some wd40 or penetrant down and tap back down with a hammer then work it back up.

Posted by: thompson-mfr Sep 22 2009, 09:56 PM

I made sure it would come off!!!!

I guess I figured it was taken off with a impact wrench, so I should put it back on with one. Who can argue with that dumb logic.

Thanks for all the suggestions and advice!!

I will try som PB Blast and a hammer first before I make the adapter for my steering wheel puller.