Sammie Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 im trying to take off the factory steering wheel in my s1 33 gtst ive taken off the main bolt what do i have to do next ive tried pulling on it and wiggling it a bit but no luck and this is the first time for me any help would be great trying to do it right now Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/101736-how-to-take-off-factory-steering-wheel/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacGuyver Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 Did you use a steering wheel puller? That's what I used, came off without too much dramas. "My cat's name is Mittens." Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/101736-how-to-take-off-factory-steering-wheel/#findComment-1863732 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammie Posted January 13, 2006 Author Share Posted January 13, 2006 no i havnt even heard of that but once ive taken off the main bolt in the middle is there anything else i need to take off cause it still feels pretty firm Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/101736-how-to-take-off-factory-steering-wheel/#findComment-1863751 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medium Dave Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 MacGuyver is right, track down one of these steering wheel puller's, I think it is possible to do damage to the collapsable steering colums if you dont -Disclamer on that last statement: not completely sure, something someone told me once years ago, could be wrong, i dunno, but why take the risk? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/101736-how-to-take-off-factory-steering-wheel/#findComment-1863811 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacGuyver Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 Yeah I've heard of damaging the collapsable steering columns as well. You should be able to get a steering wheel puller from somewhere like Repco or Super Cheaps, doesn't cost much. Don't try to remove it with out one! And make sure that when you do remove it, the front wheels are straight so when you put the new wheel/old wheel back everything is straight again. "My cat's name is Mittens." Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/101736-how-to-take-off-factory-steering-wheel/#findComment-1863834 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammie Posted January 13, 2006 Author Share Posted January 13, 2006 i managed to get it all off fine just when i come to this white connection i couldnt seem to get it off if icna get that off il be fine Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/101736-how-to-take-off-factory-steering-wheel/#findComment-1863860 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind_elk Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 You can usually get them loose by grabbing the wheel at "quarter to three" and wiggling back and forth (along the axis of the steering column, not like you are turning a corner) at the same time as pulling the wheel towards you. It is probably a good idea to leave the nut on a few threads to avoid belting yourself in the forehead when it finally gives. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/101736-how-to-take-off-factory-steering-wheel/#findComment-1864457 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammie Posted January 13, 2006 Author Share Posted January 13, 2006 yea imanged to get it off like isaid how ever the white connection for the horn wont seem to giv way i pulled it to hard and the wire snapped but still works cause i got it to touch Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/101736-how-to-take-off-factory-steering-wheel/#findComment-1864900 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rednisr31 Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 You can usually get them loose by grabbing the wheel at "quarter to three" and wiggling back and forth (along the axis of the steering column, not like you are turning a corner) at the same time as pulling the wheel towards you.It is probably a good idea to leave the nut on a few threads to avoid belting yourself in the forehead when it finally gives. i have an r31 i took a stock wheel off on wednesday i used a hammer and left the bolt on as you would want to instead of copping a steering wheel to the face Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/101736-how-to-take-off-factory-steering-wheel/#findComment-1865870 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazy-Bastard Posted January 14, 2006 Share Posted January 14, 2006 Steering wheel puller Either side of the centre nut that holds the wheel on there will be 2 threaded holes (one either side). The puller kits come a main piece shaped like so =0=, There will be a large bolt that goes through the centre of the puller and butts up to the bolt that holds the steering wheel on. Also in the kit will be a range of bolts to fit different thread sizes for the 2 threaded holes on the sides that I mentioned before. Just screw the two side bolts in so there is a decent amount of thread holding them in and then screw the large centre bolt in until the wheel pops off.....5 minute job. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/101736-how-to-take-off-factory-steering-wheel/#findComment-1866351 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammie Posted January 14, 2006 Author Share Posted January 14, 2006 yea thanks for your help guys managed to take it off and put a a new one on Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/101736-how-to-take-off-factory-steering-wheel/#findComment-1866398 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewazegtst Posted January 14, 2006 Share Posted January 14, 2006 Hey man what's up. If your planning on using an aftermarket wheel and hub, let me know how it all went together please. Mainly how easy it was to make the horn work b/c I'll be doing the same thing on my car soon. Thanks a lot. Cheers B) Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/101736-how-to-take-off-factory-steering-wheel/#findComment-1866881 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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