steering wheel removal

[philh]

Trying to straighten steering wheel, loosen nut and pull simple....

Wheel wont budge on splines, tried puller last night (delicately) and still no movement.

Is in normally this tight, removed wheels before with no bother (Apart from my dad removing his MG wheel with angle grinder due to above problem...)

[John042]

Hi philh. Been there Puller, carefully, freezer spray and prolonged rocking of the wheel. Eventually it let go. Please keep the nut on.Unless you want a mouthfull of steering wheel Cheers J C

[phazed]

Use a 3 legged or similar puller.

As said, leave the nut on a few turns.

They need quite a bit of pressure. When you have the puller under load, give the center puller bolt a smart tap with an 'ammer!

[db418BHP]

Used a 3 legged puller to fet mine off last week. I would recommend taping up the boss and wheel to prevent scratches.

[blaze_away]

Stick some lolly sticks or similar between puller legs and the wheel to protect and soften the contact area.

[philh]

thanks , yes ive left the nut on, know of people who didnt !

Ill continue if its a common problem!

Thanks.

[TVR Beaver]

if you get really stuck, I have a puller that locates off the 6 bolt holes.. will be off in seconds

are you going to Chatsworth??

[philh]

It's off, thanks for the reassurance ,puller and a wiggle did it. Thanks for the chats worth offer I should be there with a straight steering wheel !

[Rochester TVR]

I need to get the wheel off my dads Chimaera tomorrow.

Is a puller absolutely necessary?

Essentially do I need to go and buy one? Or on the off chance if there are any kind souls in north kent (near Higham) have one I could borrow I would be very grateful.

[phazed]

Yes and I have one near Dorking if you're anywhere near.

[Rochester TVR]

Thanks for the offer. I've just seen that screwfix not far from me sell them for £20 so Im going to buy one as I might need it for the Cerb one day too.

Cheers anyway.
Lee

[Andav469]

TVR Beaver said:

if you get really stuck, I have a puller that locates off the 6 bolt holes.. will be off in seconds

are you going to Chatsworth??

If you go to Chatsworth, you'll be on your own!

[QBee]

Andav469 said:

TVR Beaver said:

if you get really stuck, I have a puller that locates off the 6 bolt holes.. will be off in seconds

are you going to Chatsworth??

If you go to Chatsworth, you'll be on your own!

Just what i thought until I saw the post was dated 22/4/13.........

[ukdj]

Lee,

had my steering wheel off last week, have got 3 legged puller you can borrow if you want it

Regards

Paul

[Rochester TVR]

Definately, good man!

PM Sent.

Cheers
Lee