 Pulling steering wheel, What tools, and how do you do it? |
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| pman |
 May 27 2004, 09:55 AM
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I'm going to try and put a new steering wheel on my 914 this weekend. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks,
Paul |
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| brians914 |
May 27 2004, 09:58 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 31 Joined: 16-March 04 From: Minnesota Member No.: 1,805 |
I have had mine off several times with no puller.
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| Gint |
May 27 2004, 10:10 AM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,082 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains  |
All of the 914 wheels I've pulled came off without much fuss. I can't remember the size of the nut that your going to need a socket for though. It's fairly large.
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| seanery |
May 27 2004, 10:35 AM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,854 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
27mm and a 3" extension and you're good to go. Make sure your wheels are straight so you can get the wheel on straight the first time.
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| djm914-6 |
May 27 2004, 10:59 AM
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Happiness is: Getting on the road Group: Members Posts: 1,864 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Burlington MA Member No.: 248 Region Association: None |
The only hard part is keeping the wheel from turning while you try to brreak the nut free from 30 years of corrosion. I used the bird's tech article about using a "club" to brace the wheel.
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| lapuwali |
May 27 2004, 11:17 AM
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Not another one! Group: Benefactors Posts: 4,526 Joined: 1-March 04 From: San Mateo, CA Member No.: 1,743 |
I've often found the nut isn't even on all that tight. It doesn't really need to be, since the shaft is splined. Loosen the nut, but don't completely remove it. Give the wheel a good yank or two until you feel it move, then remove the nut completely and pull off the wheel. If you don't leave the nut in place, you're likely to smack yourself in the head with the wheel when it comes off...
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| SirAndy |
May 27 2004, 11:36 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,669 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(seanery @ May 27 2004, 09:35 AM) 27mm and a 3" extension more like 34 ... or was it a 36? Andy |
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| Gint |
May 27 2004, 11:47 AM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,082 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Yeah, seems like it was larger then 27 to me also.
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| skline |
May 27 2004, 11:54 AM
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Born to Drive Group: Members Posts: 7,910 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Costa Mesa, CA Member No.: 17 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(lapuwali @ May 27 2004, 10:17 AM) I've often found the nut isn't even on all that tight. It doesn't really need to be, since the shaft is splined. Loosen the nut, but don't completely remove it. Give the wheel a good yank or two until you feel it move, then remove the nut completely and pull off the wheel. If you don't leave the nut in place, you're likely to smack yourself in the head with the wheel when it comes off... I wonder how you would know that? I did mine the same way, I wound up using a BAW to take the bolt off. It wasnt that tight. Good thing too, cause a wrench doesnt get much of a grip on it. |
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| SLITS |
May 27 2004, 11:56 AM
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"This Utah shit is HARSH!" Group: Benefactors Posts: 13,602 Joined: 22-February 04 From: SoCal Mountains ... Member No.: 1,696 Region Association: None |
1 1/8" will work just fine!
Yeh, I know it's not German <_< |
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| seanery |
May 27 2004, 01:13 PM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,854 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
27mm, same as the oil pan for an Alfa Spider.
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| SirAndy |
May 27 2004, 01:26 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,669 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(seanery @ May 27 2004, 12:13 PM) 27mm, same as the oil pan for an Alfa Spider. you're on crack ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) i just did this a week ago and it was either 34 or 36. 27 is WAY too small, i tell'ya! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) Andy |
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| seanery |
May 27 2004, 01:52 PM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,854 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
I'm willing to wager a case of Red Tail Ale (I win) vs. a case of your choice if you win.
Care to put your money, err beer where your mouth is? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif) |
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| richardL |
May 27 2004, 01:57 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 713 Joined: 27-January 03 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 201 Region Association: None |
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| SirAndy |
May 27 2004, 02:32 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,669 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(richardL @ May 27 2004, 12:57 PM) I just tried on mine - its a 27mm. Socket fits perfectly (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) first of all, YES, i'd be willing to bet my june salery on the fact that ON MY CAR it's definatly NOT a 27mm! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) now THAT raises a interesting question: was there a difference between years in the size of the nut? i have dealt with 3 different columns on my car, they all had the same size nut, and they ALL were in the mid 30 range, can't check right now, but it's either 34 or 36 ... Andy |
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| Gint |
May 27 2004, 03:01 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,082 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) with Andy Mine is definitely not 27. But I can't check it, cause it's 1250 miles away.
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| seanery |
May 27 2004, 05:11 PM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,854 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
yer car is a freakjob. It's supposed to have a 27! (your car's not a freakjob, but the steering wheel nut is!)
Where's DD? He'll know....(that I'm right!) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
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| Jeroen |
May 27 2004, 05:49 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,887 Joined: 24-December 02 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 3 Region Association: Europe |
I'm with Sean... It's a 27
cheers, Jeroen |
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| Aaron Cox |
May 27 2004, 06:03 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
27mm here too. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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| TheCabinetmaker |
May 27 2004, 06:06 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,301 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
SAE=1 1/16"
MM=27 I've only dealt with 73's and later, but they have all been the same. I've never seen one excessivly tight, or a wheel that needed a puller. I think they have "all" been pulled on a regular basis over the years. Disclaimer: please note the qoutations around the word all. |
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