Be careful when using Pat C's method of steering wheel removal! It's possible
(easy,
actually) to give oneself a fat lip or black eye when the wheel lets go.
Please, please don't ask me how I know.....
;>)
> Date: Wed, 9 Sep 1998 16:22:24 +0100
> From: Pat.Catchpole@netc.co.uk (Pat Catchpole)
> Subject: Re: Steering Wheel Pulling
> To: spitfires@Autox.Team.Net, BODB@chevron.com
> Reply-to: Pat.Catchpole@netc.co.uk (Pat Catchpole)
> Bob
>
> I have removed steering wheels from many cars before and have never
> needed a puller. (The manual is talking about a 2 or 3 legged tool
> with a threaded centre bolt - you put the legs behind the hub /
> sprocket / flange {whatever it is you are pulling off the shaft} and
> tighten the bolt down. This action will pull the flange towards it.)
>
> With a steering wheel though just slacken the centre bolt that holds
> it on by a few turns, and then when sitting in the driving seat grip
> the wheel with hands on either side and gently rock the wheel while
> applying a force towards you. It will soon pop off.
>
> However, before you resort to this I think that the late Spits had a
> different type of fixing - just regular self tapping screws on to a
> boss. This will be obvious to you as soon as the centre
> plastic/rubbery cover has been removed.
>
> Pat
>
>
> Subject: Steering Wheel Pulling
> Author: BODB@chevron.com at INTERNET-PO
> Date: 09/09/98 07:27
>
>
> I have to replace the multi-switch on the steering wheel column. The
> manual says to remove the steering wheel with a puller. Is this
> something I can get at my local auto parts store? How difficult is this
> little task?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Bob Bollinger
> 79 Spit
>
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