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Old 11-14-2012, 10:33 AM   #1
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I have an '08 DS on which I would like to shorten the steering column to allow for some more "room" behind the wheel. After removing the steering wheel locknut I found what looks like a splined shaft similar to Detroit iron cars. On these one uses a steering wheel puller to remove the wheel & the base of the steering wheel is normally drilled/tapped for bolt threads to be used when the puller device is in place....

On the golf cart there are no such drilled/tapped holes in the steering wheel base. Does this kind of assembly require a "specialized,i.e.>$$$" puller tool, or do you just drill & tap holes in the plastic steering wheel base?

Would appreciate any forum input on this. Thanx in advance.....
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Old 11-14-2012, 01:00 PM   #2
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I have an '08 DS on which I would like to shorten the steering column to allow for some more "room" behind the wheel. After removing the steering wheel locknut I found what looks like a splined shaft similar to Detroit iron cars. On these one uses a steering wheel puller to remove the wheel & the base of the steering wheel is normally drilled/tapped for bolt threads to be used when the puller device is in place....

On the golf cart there are no such drilled/tapped holes in the steering wheel base. Does this kind of assembly require a "specialized,i.e.>$$$" puller tool, or do you just drill & tap holes in the plastic steering wheel base?

Would appreciate any forum input on this. Thanx in advance.....


I just pulled mine off last week. Soak it in PB Blaster then hit the backside of the wheel with a mallot and it will pop right off.


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Old 11-14-2012, 01:03 PM   #3
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Old 11-14-2012, 02:18 PM   #4
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I agree... mine was tough to get off but it took a beating with a rubber mallet better than I thought it would. I whaled on it and it finally budged
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Old 11-14-2012, 05:37 PM   #5
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Yeah, the secret is to have somebody pulling while someone else beats it off. Umm....wait.....never mind
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Old 11-17-2012, 10:12 AM   #6
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Default Re: Steering wheel puller?

pull the retaing nut off, and brace you feet on the cowl, so it uses your legs to push up on the bottom of the steering wheel . at the same time use a brass punch and a hammer to whack on the column. wait put your nt back on so its flush with the top of the column and give it a whack or too. this will protect your threads and if the wheel come flying off it wont wack you either!
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Old 11-17-2012, 02:23 PM   #7
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I made a puller, very simple, no need for a buddy.
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Old 11-19-2012, 11:02 AM   #8
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Default Re: Steering wheel puller?

Do not completely remove the nut holding the steering wheel on. Loosen it, but leave a couple of threads holding it in place. When these wheels come loose, they do it all of a sudden, and when you least expect it. There are posts here of broken noses, etc. I couldn't find my post where I send my wife flying across the garage, but bad things do happen.

If you can find or make a puller, that's one thing, but if you are going to beat it with a hammer, watch out!
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