1990 DS Steering Wheel

Mooncarter · 10-02-2018, 01:11 AM

Going to replace the steering wheel on a 1990 DS. I have read nightmare stories about how difficult they can be to remove.

Here is my question. Some sellers of the type wheel I want, say the wheel (and adapter) fit 1984 and up and some say 1992 and up.

How can it be both? Some say additional tools needed for the older style.

Thought I would ask around a bit before I buy. Thanks!

peteywhit · 10-02-2018, 07:10 AM

I haven’t bought one yet, but I did remove mine yesterday on my 90 DS. It wasn’t impossible, but it was pretty tough.

I removed the nut with no problems, just using a hand ratchet and socket.

After that I took a dead blow and started hitting the back of the steering wheel with no luck, so I sprayed the splines down with some liquid wrench and let it sit.

After a few hours, I took a 2x4 block and laid against the back of the steering wheel and hit it with the dead blow. It tore chunks out of the 2x4.

I went to Advance Auto and grabbed a steering wheel puller. Came home and put it on and it didn’t work. The reason it didn’t work is because of the way the steering wheel is designed. It has that bevel towards the bottom of the steering wheel and has a smaller diameter than the middle diameter. This prevents the small little hooks from reaching around behind the steering wheel and getting a good grab. It just started digging out some of the plastic as I tightened up on it.

I got frustrated and let it sit a little while longer before coming back to it. This time I was mad at it, lol and just started whooping the s*** out of the back of the wheel repeatedly without much time between swings and it popped right off.

So, basically I pulled outward on the wheel to keep tension on it because I noticed that with every hit, it would spring back down. As I kept tension, I hit it with a jackhammer action and it slid right off.

Hope this helps you get yours removed.

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LukeL · 10-02-2018, 07:14 AM

It DEFINITELY can be impossible. Trust me[emoji52] Have a grinder handy...

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NoleFan4Ever · 10-02-2018, 07:46 AM

I do not recall a difference in the '82 and '84, but call David if he does not respond as he could look it up for you.

I guess I have been lucky, I have never had one that would not come off. I remove the nut to the last couple of threads, I reach inside and grab the inner part of the wheel, then I forcefully jerk it up towards my chest as I am standing over it. It has worked every-time and once and a while took some penetrating oil to soak over night.

LukeL · 10-02-2018, 07:49 AM

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NCPW · 10-02-2018, 09:15 AM

I've done the same as Nole.

Turn the nut to be flush with the end of the spline without any threads showing, whack it with a dead blow hammer a couple of times, spray it down with penetrating oil, whack it a couple more times and then force the steering wheel off using my knees behind the wheel with feet on the dash and pulling up with my hands.

Mooncarter · 10-02-2018, 09:24 AM

Thanks for the removal help, I'm sure I will need it when the time comes.

I suppose my question should have been: How could some fit all DS models, and some 91 and prior, and some fit only 92 and newer?

LukeL · 10-02-2018, 10:09 AM

In ‘92 they switched to a plastic steering wheel with a clipboard instead of the three spoke style. They are interchangeable though from ‘82 all the way up till the newer DS’s as far as I know.

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Mooncarter · 10-02-2018, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LukeL

In ‘92 they switched to a plastic steering wheel with a clipboard instead of the three spoke style. They are interchangeable though from ‘82 all the way up till the newer DS’s as far as I know.

Club Car DS driver’s club #59

That's what I thought. If they are the same spline, why the distinction?

I don't want to order something that won't work.

dundeebarnbuggy · 10-02-2018, 11:25 AM

I put an older 3 spoke steering wheel on a newer column. Fit perfect. Removing a newer steering wheel from my carts original ross box column was easy, after the usual tricks failed, cut the column below the wheel and put it in the press. According to the gauge on the press, at about 15 tons it parted company from the shaft with a bang.

10-02-2018, 01:11 AM	#1
Mooncarter Gone Insane Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 14,215	1990 DS Steering Wheel Going to replace the steering wheel on a 1990 DS. I have read nightmare stories about how difficult they can be to remove. Here is my question. Some sellers of the type wheel I want, say the wheel (and adapter) fit 1984 and up and some say 1992 and up. How can it be both? Some say additional tools needed for the older style. Thought I would ask around a bit before I buy. Thanks!

10-02-2018, 07:10 AM	#2
peteywhit Not Yet Wild Join Date: Sep 2018 Posts: 16	Re: 1990 DS Steering Wheel I haven’t bought one yet, but I did remove mine yesterday on my 90 DS. It wasn’t impossible, but it was pretty tough. I removed the nut with no problems, just using a hand ratchet and socket. After that I took a dead blow and started hitting the back of the steering wheel with no luck, so I sprayed the splines down with some liquid wrench and let it sit. After a few hours, I took a 2x4 block and laid against the back of the steering wheel and hit it with the dead blow. It tore chunks out of the 2x4. I went to Advance Auto and grabbed a steering wheel puller. Came home and put it on and it didn’t work. The reason it didn’t work is because of the way the steering wheel is designed. It has that bevel towards the bottom of the steering wheel and has a smaller diameter than the middle diameter. This prevents the small little hooks from reaching around behind the steering wheel and getting a good grab. It just started digging out some of the plastic as I tightened up on it. I got frustrated and let it sit a little while longer before coming back to it. This time I was mad at it, lol and just started whooping the s*** out of the back of the wheel repeatedly without much time between swings and it popped right off. So, basically I pulled outward on the wheel to keep tension on it because I noticed that with every hit, it would spring back down. As I kept tension, I hit it with a jackhammer action and it slid right off. Hope this helps you get yours removed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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10-02-2018, 07:14 AM	#3
LukeL Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 6,539	Re: 1990 DS Steering Wheel It DEFINITELY can be impossible. Trust me[emoji52] Have a grinder handy... Club Car DS driver’s club #59

10-02-2018, 07:46 AM	#4
NoleFan4Ever MOD of all BS! Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 17,477	Re: 1990 DS Steering Wheel I do not recall a difference in the '82 and '84, but call David if he does not respond as he could look it up for you. I guess I have been lucky, I have never had one that would not come off. I remove the nut to the last couple of threads, I reach inside and grab the inner part of the wheel, then I forcefully jerk it up towards my chest as I am standing over it. It has worked every-time and once and a while took some penetrating oil to soak over night.

10-02-2018, 09:15 AM	#6
NCPW Just Gone Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,549	Re: 1990 DS Steering Wheel I've done the same as Nole. Turn the nut to be flush with the end of the spline without any threads showing, whack it with a dead blow hammer a couple of times, spray it down with penetrating oil, whack it a couple more times and then force the steering wheel off using my knees behind the wheel with feet on the dash and pulling up with my hands.

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10-02-2018, 07:49 AM	#5
LukeL Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 6,539	Re: 1990 DS Steering Wheel http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...lly-stuck.html Club Car DS driver’s club #59

10-02-2018, 09:24 AM	#7
Mooncarter Gone Insane Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 14,215	Re: 1990 DS Steering Wheel Thanks for the removal help, I'm sure I will need it when the time comes. I suppose my question should have been: How could some fit all DS models, and some 91 and prior, and some fit only 92 and newer?

10-02-2018, 10:09 AM	#8
LukeL Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 6,539	Re: 1990 DS Steering Wheel In ‘92 they switched to a plastic steering wheel with a clipboard instead of the three spoke style. They are interchangeable though from ‘82 all the way up till the newer DS’s as far as I know. Club Car DS driver’s club #59

10-02-2018, 11:25 AM	#10
dundeebarnbuggy Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dundee quebec Posts: 3,190	Re: 1990 DS Steering Wheel I put an older 3 spoke steering wheel on a newer column. Fit perfect. Removing a newer steering wheel from my carts original ross box column was easy, after the usual tricks failed, cut the column below the wheel and put it in the press. According to the gauge on the press, at about 15 tons it parted company from the shaft with a bang.

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