Removing the steering wheel for replacement
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Removing the steering wheel for replacement
Hi,
I just received a leather original-480 steering-wheel and want to remove the normal steering wheel. Is it just a matter of removing the nut inside the steering wheel, pulling it out, putting the new one in place and tightening the nut again?
Do I have to put the steering wheel in anti-lock position or something? Or are there any other things to take into account? Thanx!
Daniël
I just received a leather original-480 steering-wheel and want to remove the normal steering wheel. Is it just a matter of removing the nut inside the steering wheel, pulling it out, putting the new one in place and tightening the nut again?
Do I have to put the steering wheel in anti-lock position or something? Or are there any other things to take into account? Thanx!
Daniël
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Yes, pull off the horn button (disconnect battery first as it's still live with ignition off), then just undo the big nut. I wouldn't have the steering locked; you might break the lock when you apply torque. Easier with 2 people, one to hold the wheel while you undo the nut. Mark the position of the wheel so you get the new one on in the same position.
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The size of the nut is 24mm (from side to side). Heck, a wheel-nut thingy might do the trick! I'll have a look at it tomorrow, great tip!
How important is it not to put too much pressure on the nut when tightening it? Can I do it just "as tight as I get it" or should I finally buy a momentum-tool where I can adjust the amount of torque before the tool slips? (sorry, I really have no idea how to call that tool, hope you know what I mean...)
How important is it not to put too much pressure on the nut when tightening it? Can I do it just "as tight as I get it" or should I finally buy a momentum-tool where I can adjust the amount of torque before the tool slips? (sorry, I really have no idea how to call that tool, hope you know what I mean...)
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If you don't have a torque wrench, just do it up so its bloody tight, unless you put a bar on there or you're superman you won't strip the nut.
If however you fancy getting a torque wrench anyway, you could try it out then.
Wedge the steering wheel in place with your knees, or have someone hold onto it. I wouldn't recommend using the steering lock to do it, if you damage that you're in trouble.
If however you fancy getting a torque wrench anyway, you could try it out then.
Wedge the steering wheel in place with your knees, or have someone hold onto it. I wouldn't recommend using the steering lock to do it, if you damage that you're in trouble.
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