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chrisdovey
21-08-07, 07:07 PM
im trying to remove my dash. so have to get steering wheel off started to doing it then got stuck so consulted the haynes manual, say undo nut push clips back then it should just pull off.
mine doesnt however hard i try.

any got any idears?
Iain
21-08-07, 07:16 PM
Steering wheel puller would get it off. Or you could try removing the steering column with the wheel attached.
paddy138
21-08-07, 07:27 PM
its just going to take a lot of effort, some aggression would help aswell. just keep hiting the back of it up towards you using your fist. if you use a hammer it could damage the steering wheel
alan b
22-08-07, 12:43 PM
i just had the same problem! i took out the whole colum, quiet easy, but ther is one safety bolt. you should be able to open it with a good enough vicegrips!
craig green
22-08-07, 01:06 PM
With determination, they do come off. Its worth leaving the nut on by a couple turns so the wheel doesnt fly into your face when it does let go.

If it is all too hard & wont budge, buy a puller from Halfrauds or a tool shop & then rent out the tool or sell it on here.
chrisdovey
22-08-07, 04:37 PM
looks like im going to have to buy the tool. put all i could into pulling it of and wont budge at all. bloody thing
mowgli
22-08-07, 11:14 PM
This problem has been put on here times.

My patent cure is, if the other methods have failed, to loosen the nut, wrap some towels or rags around the wheel & pour some boiling water on the centre. The aluminium boss will expand faster than the steel column, it will pop off.
Philsutton
23-08-07, 09:06 PM
Just ask iainel how I get them off, big hammer, 6 inch 1/2 inch socket drive and 4 seconds of my time. Job done.
chrisdovey
24-08-07, 12:52 AM
how you do that then
Ernie
24-08-07, 01:41 AM
Wheel hammer bash off there you go sorted.
craig green
24-08-07, 09:50 AM
This problem has been put on here times.

My patent cure is, if the other methods have failed, to loosen the nut, wrap some towels or rags around the wheel & pour some boiling water on the centre. The aluminium boss will expand faster than the steel column, it will pop off.

I'd have issues with pouring water all over my ignition barrel etc, but with a degree of care I could see that working. Might try it on my TD's stubborn wheel at the weekend.