How to remove steering wheel pre 1995 - Land Rovers Only

hermanpj · 09-07-2007, 10:04 AM

Apologies if this is really already answered in a thread, but i couldn't find the answer after a bit of searching.

1991 classic (no airbag). removing the steering wheel. Have
1. removed the rubber cover from the wheel
2. disconnected electrical connector for the cruise control switches
3. removed the nut from the column shaft where it comes through the wheel

Cannot get wheel off.

There are two holes approx 6-7 milimeter each on opposite sides of the shaft. Shined a light in and examined these to see if there were bolts or anything to discconnect in there. Don't see anything.

Is there anything else to disconnect or loosen? Or is wheel just stuck?

Thanks

Elemental · 09-07-2007, 10:18 AM

Pull with a rocking motion.

hermanpj · 09-07-2007, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elemental

Pull with a rocking motion.

thanks! actuall i tried rocking. i have hit that sumb#tch from the back with a rubber mallet to try to loosen it too.

so theres nothing more i need to do other than keep pulling?

Paul Grant · 09-07-2007, 11:12 PM

Keep pulling and hitting it from the rear but also remember to keep the nut screwed on lightly to prevent the wheel, when it does finally get freed, from hitting you in the face.

p76rangie · 09-08-2007, 02:26 AM

Hitting it runs the risk of destroying the steering column as they are designed to collapse in an accident. Just go and buy a steering wheel puller from your auto store. The holes you mention either side is where the puller attaches. Then there is a centre bolt on the puller that goes onto the steering shaft. You just screw in the bolt on the puller and the steering wheel will come off.

RageRover · 09-08-2007, 03:54 AM

I agree with Ian on this one, a puller is easier, and less painful. I ate a steering wheel by trying to have a friend bash it, while I pulled. I believe you can rent a puller from an Autozone, or something like that.

Paul Grant · 09-08-2007, 07:20 AM

Pat, never pull a wheel off without having the nut secured on the column to prevent it from doing what yours did to you.

hermanpj · 09-08-2007, 07:37 AM

thanks for the advice. will get a puller as I do not relish the thought of getting smacked in the face by the wheel. I'd probably bust more than that as i have the entire interior ripped out and nothing to land on but steel. ;-)

09-07-2007, 10:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
hermanpj Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Plano (Dallas) Posts: 363 Gallery: 4	How to remove steering wheel pre 1995 Apologies if this is really already answered in a thread, but i couldn't find the answer after a bit of searching. 1991 classic (no airbag). removing the steering wheel. Have 1. removed the rubber cover from the wheel 2. disconnected electrical connector for the cruise control switches 3. removed the nut from the column shaft where it comes through the wheel Cannot get wheel off. There are two holes approx 6-7 milimeter each on opposite sides of the shaft. Shined a light in and examined these to see if there were bolts or anything to discconnect in there. Don't see anything. Is there anything else to disconnect or loosen? Or is wheel just stuck? Thanks __________________ Pat Herman

09-07-2007, 10:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
Elemental Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 3,293 Gallery: 0	Pull with a rocking motion. __________________ I only worry about myself, screw the others.

09-07-2007, 11:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
Paul Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CT Posts: 941 Gallery: 0	Keep pulling and hitting it from the rear but also remember to keep the nut screwed on lightly to prevent the wheel, when it does finally get freed, from hitting you in the face. __________________ Paul Grant paulgrant@mac.com http://stores.ebay.com/Classic-Rovers 203-770-1699

09-08-2007, 03:54 AM	#6 (permalink)
RageRover Crazy about Rovers and more... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Westland, MI Posts: 2,889 Gallery: 0	I agree with Ian on this one, a puller is easier, and less painful. I ate a steering wheel by trying to have a friend bash it, while I pulled. I believe you can rent a puller from an Autozone, or something like that. __________________ Pat Albaugh, Midwest Moderator "Diffage" -the point at which the truck's differential makes contact with the ground. http://www.cardomain.com/id/RageRover42Visit my RRC and others here!(updated as of September 15, 2006) 1995 RRC LWB -LT265/75R16 Pathfinder All Terrains -RTE 2" Lift Springs -Pro Comp ES9000 Shocks (from DAP Enterprises) -KMC Front Diff Guard -4 Desert Fox 55 watt Lighting -Radio Shack CB Radio (never know when signal fails on a cell phone) -2 Halogen Super Sport 100 watt forward lights -Custom slim style front bumper w/ integrated bull bar -Lowe's Special "Homemade" Snorkel -T-Case out of an 92' RRC

09-08-2007, 07:20 AM	#7 (permalink)
Paul Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CT Posts: 941 Gallery: 0	Pat, never pull a wheel off without having the nut secured on the column to prevent it from doing what yours did to you. __________________ Paul Grant paulgrant@mac.com http://stores.ebay.com/Classic-Rovers 203-770-1699

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09-08-2007, 02:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
p76rangie Ian Matthews Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 2,140 Gallery: 0	Hitting it runs the risk of destroying the steering column as they are designed to collapse in an accident. Just go and buy a steering wheel puller from your auto store. The holes you mention either side is where the puller attaches. Then there is a centre bolt on the puller that goes onto the steering shaft. You just screw in the bolt on the puller and the steering wheel will come off.

09-08-2007, 07:37 AM	#8 (permalink)
hermanpj Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Plano (Dallas) Posts: 363 Gallery: 4	thanks for the advice. will get a puller as I do not relish the thought of getting smacked in the face by the wheel. I'd probably bust more than that as i have the entire interior ripped out and nothing to land on but steel. ;-) __________________ Pat Herman

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