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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: cwill144 on 27 December 2022, 13:55:55

Title: Steering wheel removal
Post by: cwill144 on 27 December 2022, 13:55:55

I’ve been trying to remove my steering wheel, everything is removed (air bag, nut) but it won’t come off the spline. Have soaked in WD40 any advice on how to get it off would be great!!! Was removed about 3 years ago.

Title: Re: Steering wheel removal
Post by: Andy B on 27 December 2022, 13:58:59

They're held on via a tapered spline so I doubt soaking it in anything will help. If hitting it towards you with your palms isn't helping then you need a proper puller.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/175548592683?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=sW4-V_OHTKa&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=95spRTCkTeW&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Title: Re: Steering wheel removal
Post by: Raeturbo on 27 December 2022, 14:16:24

This pair one each side of the wheel should shift her👍 https://youtu.be/imR7SnAzYTs

Sorry🤣😂🤣

Title: Re: Steering wheel removal
Post by: cwill144 on 27 December 2022, 15:38:02

Tried a Snap-on puller with no luck. Will order the one off eBay. Thanks

Title: Re: Steering wheel removal
Post by: iansoutham on 27 December 2022, 16:25:12

You need this

https://www.lasertools.co.uk/Product/2370/Steering-Wheel-Puller-for-GM

Kent Moore tools made a stronger one which was used in dealerships, but this is the next best thing. Without this tool, if the steering wheel does not want to come off, it ain’t gonna come off.

Title: Re: Steering wheel removal
Post by: STEMO on 27 December 2022, 16:25:51

Quote from: cwill144 on 27 December 2022, 15:38:02

Tried a Snap-on puller with no luck. Will order the one off eBay. Thanks

Put the nut back on halfway before you pull the wheel off.

Title: Re: Steering wheel removal
Post by: Andy B on 27 December 2022, 16:58:55

Quote from: iansoutham on 27 December 2022, 16:25:12

You need this

https://www.lasertools.co.uk/Product/2370/Steering-Wheel-Puller-for-GM

Kent Moore tools made a stronger one which was used in dealerships, but this is the next best thing. Without this tool, if the steering wheel does not want to come off, it ain’t gonna come off.

I just linked to the 1st GM wheel puller I came across.  ;)

I made my own years ago ..... I wonder where it is?  ???

Title: Re: Steering wheel removal
Post by: Andy B on 27 December 2022, 17:02:15

Quote from: STEMO on 27 December 2022, 16:25:51

Quote from: cwill144 on 27 December 2022, 15:38:02

Tried a Snap-on puller with no luck. Will order the one off eBay. Thanks

Put the nut back on halfway before you pull the wheel off.

That's more for if you're going to use your palms ....  ;) ;)

Title: Re: Steering wheel removal
Post by: cam.in.head on 27 December 2022, 17:16:48

in most cases if you put the nut on a few turns and grip whilst twisting the wheel ,rocking it etc they usually release.
under no circumstances use any hock force such as hammering the shaft you will damage he internals of either the tilting mechanism,bearing or shaft.

Title: Re: Steering wheel removal
Post by: Raeturbo on 27 December 2022, 17:20:37

https://youtu.be/P2slEF48sYA 

No doubt you’ve tried this but just in case

Title: Re: Steering wheel removal
Post by: TheBoy on 27 December 2022, 20:09:42

Put nut on a few turns, to stop the wheel smashing yer face in ;D

Then with your knees at bottom and right hand at top, pull the wheel towards you, simultaneously tap the shaft gently with a soft mallet.

Title: Re: Steering wheel removal
Post by: dave the builder on 27 December 2022, 21:09:42

Does smacking yourself in the shaft with a hammer make your knees spasm ,pulling the wheel off ?  ;D

Title: Re: Steering wheel removal
Post by: Nick W on 27 December 2022, 22:08:59

Quote from: dave the builder on 27 December 2022, 21:09:42

Does smacking yourself in the shaft with a hammer make your knees spasm ,pulling the wheel off ?  ;D

It's for masking the pain of smashing yourself in the face with the wheel. Because you forgot to leave the nut in place.

Title: Re: Steering wheel removal
Post by: cwill144 on 29 December 2022, 16:08:32

Thanks everyone, ordered puller off eBay already arrived, steering wheel came straight off.
Thanks for the advice.