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Old 01-26-2012, 08:46 PM   #1
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Default Problem removing steering wheel - '02 DS

So my challenges getting this lift kit install continue.

I need to rotate the steering wheel almost half a turn after completing the front end alignment - toe is correct but I really don't want to try and adjust using the steering arm ends if I don't need to (1/2 turn at the wheel is a bunch of threads on the arm, IMHO).

I've removed the steering wheel nut, but the wheel won't budge. Put a little WD-40 on it but no luck, and I'm bending the wheel as much as I dare. Also tried tapping the steering shaft with a hammer, no luck. Is the wheel staked on or just really tight?

Ideas welcome....
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Old 01-26-2012, 08:58 PM   #2
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Default Re: Problem removing steering wheel - '02 DS

thread the nut on shaft flush and put your knees against bottom side of wheel and push up towards you with knees and with a little block of 2X4 on shaft and nut give a good whack......wheel should pop off..........................
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thread the nut on shaft flush and put your knees against bottom side of wheel and push up towards you with knees and with a little block of 2X4 on shaft and nut give a good whack......wheel should pop off..........................
Hmm, that's what I tried, will try again w/a block of wood and bigger whack.
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Old 01-26-2012, 09:23 PM   #4
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Default Re: Problem removing steering wheel - '02 DS

That did it - thanks again, Shadowman! Appreciate it. Took a good hard couple hits and off it came.

Guess these things aren't as dainty as I thought.
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Old 01-26-2012, 09:52 PM   #5
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Default Re: Problem removing steering wheel - '02 DS

I had one so siezed on the shaft I had to cut the plastic off all the way down to the metal "hub", and use a torch to heat and remove it, WOW, what a job that was.
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That did it - thanks again, Shadowman! Appreciate it. Took a good hard couple hits and off it came.

Guess these things aren't as dainty as I thought.
...........your quite welcome..............................
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Old 01-26-2012, 10:33 PM   #7
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I had one so siezed on the shaft I had to cut the plastic off all the way down to the metal "hub", and use a torch to heat and remove it, WOW, what a job that was.
I am WAY happy not to have to go that far!!!

Now just to add windshield, light kit, and brush guard... hurry up, UPS!!
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Default Re: Problem removing steering wheel - '02 DS

WOW!!! I was struggling with mine for about 20 minutes and was wondering if I had to go buy an automotive steering wheel puller. Using Shadowman's technique it came off on the first whack with a rubber mallet! THANKS!!!
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