doates
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Hi,
When I reinstalled my steering column I did not pay attention to the alignment of the steering wheel (1/4 turn off) so I would like to fix this by removing the steering wheel and rotating it. I have tried many of the techniques suggested in previous threads with no success.
1)Tried to tighten the nut a little before removing. I did not feel any movement in the nut.
2)No where to really swing a hammer or hit the steering hub because my dash is finished.
3)Tried to brute force it but felt like I was just going to bend the spokes.
4)Put the nut back on and whacked it but I guess it wasn't on far enough and I buggered up the threads. Can't get the nut back on. Now I have to remove it to run a die down the rod.
5)Soaked with penetrant, pulled on the wheel with my knees while whacking the rod with a nylon hammer. Wore out the hammer.
6)Made a light gauge puller, used two bolt holes that hold the spokes - bent the puller. The bolt holes are not centered on the steering rod so I wasn't getting a straight pull. If I had pulled any harder I think it would have stripped the bolt holes in the aluminum casting. The steering wheel pullers sold commercially require two bolt holes in alignment with the center.
7)Bought a harmonic damper puller hoping that I could get three of the holes to work; this would center the pull but no luck.
It has been soaking with penetrant for a couple of days now maybe it will pop off today. I guess I could make another puller that captures three of the holes.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks....Dennis
When I reinstalled my steering column I did not pay attention to the alignment of the steering wheel (1/4 turn off) so I would like to fix this by removing the steering wheel and rotating it. I have tried many of the techniques suggested in previous threads with no success.
1)Tried to tighten the nut a little before removing. I did not feel any movement in the nut.
2)No where to really swing a hammer or hit the steering hub because my dash is finished.
3)Tried to brute force it but felt like I was just going to bend the spokes.
4)Put the nut back on and whacked it but I guess it wasn't on far enough and I buggered up the threads. Can't get the nut back on. Now I have to remove it to run a die down the rod.
5)Soaked with penetrant, pulled on the wheel with my knees while whacking the rod with a nylon hammer. Wore out the hammer.
6)Made a light gauge puller, used two bolt holes that hold the spokes - bent the puller. The bolt holes are not centered on the steering rod so I wasn't getting a straight pull. If I had pulled any harder I think it would have stripped the bolt holes in the aluminum casting. The steering wheel pullers sold commercially require two bolt holes in alignment with the center.
7)Bought a harmonic damper puller hoping that I could get three of the holes to work; this would center the pull but no luck.
It has been soaking with penetrant for a couple of days now maybe it will pop off today. I guess I could make another puller that captures three of the holes.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks....Dennis