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> Steering wheel can't remove HELP!, taken off before now won't come off
thompson-mfr
post Sep 22 2009, 02:23 PM
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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.
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post Sep 22 2009, 02:29 PM
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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.
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post Sep 22 2009, 02:29 PM
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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.
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post Sep 22 2009, 02:50 PM
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tried this tapping/hammering a while ago with no success. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)

it moves a little bit out (1/4 inch) then just stops can't get it past this point.
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post Sep 22 2009, 02:53 PM
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Might have to use a puller then...and hope you didn't somehow screw up the splines.
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post Sep 22 2009, 02:54 PM
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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'
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post Sep 22 2009, 03:22 PM
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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?
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post Sep 22 2009, 04:01 PM
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QUOTE(tradisrad @ Sep 22 2009, 02:22 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?

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.
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post Sep 22 2009, 04:44 PM
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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. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)

The site is always good for jogging the memory.

If that doesn't work then C4 will be next! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ar15.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif)
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post Sep 22 2009, 04:54 PM
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[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 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
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post Sep 22 2009, 05:36 PM
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Why is it SO bad to use a impact wrench to put the steering wheel nut back on? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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post Sep 22 2009, 05:55 PM
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QUOTE(thompson-mfr @ Sep 22 2009, 06:36 PM) *

Why is it SO bad to use a impact wrench to put the steering wheel nut back on? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)

Because of the current problem you have now.....I'm sure the torque specs aren't 100 ft. lbs...... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
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post Sep 22 2009, 05:57 PM
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I wonder if Ron wishes he had this problem..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
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post Sep 22 2009, 07:23 PM
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QUOTE(thompson-mfr @ Sep 22 2009, 03:36 PM) *

Why is it SO bad to use a impact wrench to put the steering wheel nut back on? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)



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.
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post Sep 22 2009, 09:56 PM
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I made sure it would come off!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)

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.
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