Steering wheel removal

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rob
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03-10-2018, 12:12 AM

Hi all, are any special tools needed to remove the steering wheel? A pulled etc?

Is there a guide somewhere?

I need to take it off as the block in-between the wheel and shroud is loose and making noise.

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Anyone know what it is?

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rob

03-10-2018, 12:12 AM #1

rob
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03-10-2018, 12:21 AM

I of course mean puller and not pulled

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rob

03-10-2018, 12:21 AM #2

I of course mean puller and not pulled

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toxo
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03-10-2018, 01:17 AM

You probably could use a puller, but I've always just undone the nut, then wound it back on 2 turns and yanked the steering wheel towards me until it came loose (apart from the first time, when I smacked myself in the face with the wheel when it came off).

Edited 14-11-2011, 10:52 AM by toxo.

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03-10-2018, 01:17 AM #3

rob
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03-10-2018, 01:49 AM

Ok thanks. I found a good guide on my.is for the removal few mins ago so will give the yanking method a go and report back this evening.

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rob

03-10-2018, 01:49 AM #4

Ok thanks. I found a good guide on my.is for the removal few mins ago so will give the yanking method a go and report back this evening.

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toxo
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03-10-2018, 01:50 AM

You could be a bit more scientific and tap it from behind with a mallet or something I suppose? Smile

You only need to loosen it from the splines.

Edited 14-11-2011, 11:25 AM by toxo.

toxo

03-10-2018, 01:50 AM #5

You could be a bit more scientific and tap it from behind with a mallet or something I suppose? Smile You only need to loosen it from the splines.

Stoney
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03-10-2018, 02:02 AM

I don't imagine it will be too hard to get off, shouldn't need any special tools etc. I have never had any problems in other (similar aged Toyota) cars, though not tried an IS. Though I will soon, as mine is very worn and I have a lower mileage one to fit.

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03-10-2018, 02:02 AM #6

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Sparkystav
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03-10-2018, 07:13 AM

I agree with Toxo, i always use the loosen and yank method. works a treat, takes a few yanks though

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Sparkystav

03-10-2018, 07:13 AM #7

I agree with Toxo, i always use the loosen and yank method. works a treat, takes a few yanks though

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rob
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03-10-2018, 08:13 AM

Ho guys ok I tried the yank but no chance. Borrowed a puller and it popped straight off. The loose part is for the airbag activation as works like a child proof bottle cap somehow it came a bit loose. Installation instructions are on the unit to just tightened if a bit and is ok for now.

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