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305 302eater · Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2007 8:54 am Post subject: Steering wheel's

OK so i have never removed a steering wheel before. This is one of the very few few things I have never done on a car. Was wondering if anyone had any advice. I know i need a puller to pull it off but how do you put it back on? I plan on taking my stock grandma wheel out and am swapping the one out of my "85 IROC. Any info will help, thanks.

Twilightoptics · Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2007 12:43 pm Post subject:

You might need a wheel lock depressing tool.

It's really easy, once you get it off, you'll just slide the new one on and tighten the nut down.

305 302eater · Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2007 1:11 pm Post subject:

Ok cool. wasn't sure if i was going to need to press it back on or what. Thanks

Sellmanb · Member Joined: 30 Nov 2004 Posts: 727 Location: Tigard, OR

If you're just swapping steering wheels I dont think you'll need the lock plate tool (unless 3rd gens are different from all the cars I've been yankin' wheels out of at work?)

A steering wheel puller will be a must. Just take the wheel cover off, undo the big nut in the middle, pull off the steering wheel w/ tool and voila. To "press" the wheel back on all you have to do is tighten the nut and it'll push it on for yah.

Sellmanb · Member Joined: 30 Nov 2004 Posts: 727 Location: Tigard, OR

also just noticed you have a '92. Dont 92's have airbags in the steering wheel? If so, you'll want to take out the airbag fuse before doing any of this.

305 302eater · Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2007 2:20 pm Post subject:

Nathan J · Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2007 3:28 pm Post subject:

ya just dont pull the fuse unhook the battery and wait atleast 10 to 15mins just incase there is any power remaining only takes a static shock to blow a air bag. also i havent used a steering wheel puller in years no real need for them, undo the bolt and a couple good wacks and the wheel comes off. do it all the time at work =]

305 302eater · Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 7:14 pm Post subject:

ok got the air bag out. Now what should i do with it? I don't want it to go off.

iansane · Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 7:24 pm Post subject:

As in storing the airbag? Hell, I've tossed mine around my room/garage/house for the last two years and it's never done anything. I'd say toss it where you want to.