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Vehicle & Technical => Defender => Topic started by: TechnoTurkey on March 04, 2007, 13:34:06

Title: Steering wheel removal
Post by: TechnoTurkey on March 04, 2007, 13:34:06

Any tips, I havent got a puller and just cant get the damn thing to budge in the 110![/quote]

Title: Steering wheel removal
Post by: landraver on March 04, 2007, 14:08:10

A mate of mine showed me how to do it once by knocking around the bezzel (I think thats what you call it) as if you are knocking it on, and pulling on the opposite side. It took him about 10 seconds to get it off (however I've tried it once & couldn't do it!!). Give it a try, it might work for you.

Jeff

Title: Steering wheel removal
Post by: jamesledingham on March 05, 2007, 08:57:42

You can make a tool as per the advice I was given.

PM me and I still have the instructions/measurements and pictures. Alternatively, I'm only 5 miles from Evesham. i'm sure I could lend you my home made removal tool!

Title: Steering wheel removal
Post by: TechnoTurkey on March 05, 2007, 09:02:46

Thanks James, I'll have a go using the above advice then get in touch with you it that doesnt work!

Although I'm popping to spain for a few days at the end of this week so it will probably be the following weekend before I get a chance.

Thanks

Title: Steering wheel removal
Post by: jamesledingham on March 05, 2007, 09:36:30

I was heavily advise against using force to remove it...you'll probably find, as I did, that it won't budge anyway unless you use some sort of tool!

Title: Steering wheel removal
Post by: colinreed on March 05, 2007, 13:30:46

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Seller feedback and reviews look good.

Colin

Title: Steering wheel removal
Post by: iianorthants on March 05, 2007, 15:04:07

once removed nut, place a block of wood on shaft and give it a tap while someone pulls, should come off easy

Title: Steering wheel removal
Post by: ian_s on March 05, 2007, 15:13:54

leave the nut on a few turns!
they hurt quite a bit if they suddenly come flying off and hit you in the face!

Title: Steering wheel removal
Post by: Budgie on March 05, 2007, 15:40:23

I've used the following on both my 90 & Disco and it worked. No special tools needed.  :D

Undo the centre nut but, as Ian has said, leave it on a few turns to stop the wheel comming off at a great rate of knots.
Get inside the vehicle and grip the wheel in a 3 & 9 o'clock positions.
Pull on the wheel as hard as you can and try to shake the wheel by pulling first on one side then on the other in rapid movements.

With me it came loose within about 10 seconds.
It may not work but worth a try before the pullers and special tools come out.  :wink:

Title: Steering wheel removal
Post by: ian_s on March 05, 2007, 15:53:55

thats how i did mine, and nearly got a broken nose.