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1. Steering Wheel removal (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Sat, 20 Mar 2004 08:14:43 -0800 (PST); Once you've got the steering wheel off be very careful reassembling the assembly. I managed to crossthread the large nut on the steering column when reassembling and really managed to bugger it up. N; /html/spridgets/2004-03/msg00570.html (7,102 bytes)
2. Re: Steering Wheel removal (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Sat, 20 Mar 2004 22:14:35 EST; Also, be sure to get the tabs on the plastic piece into the slots under the steering wheel. This mechanism is what turns off your turn signal after you have made a turn. If you don't get the tabs bac; /html/spridgets/2004-03/msg00594.html (6,878 bytes)
3. steering wheel removal (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2003 09:00:24 -0500; This should be a simple matter but I have not been able to persuade the steering wheel on my 79 come off. I need to replace the turn signal switch and Haynes book has not been much help since it just; /html/spridgets/2003-08/msg00542.html (7,167 bytes)
4. Re: steering wheel removal (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2003 10:19:43 -0400; One solution I have used in the past is: -remove the nut, -sit in the driver's seat, -pull on the steering wheel as hard as possible, I guarantee it will come off. Your dentist will be able to assist; /html/spridgets/2003-08/msg00543.html (8,069 bytes)
5. Re: steering wheel removal (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2003 16:35:18 EDT; Yes--I just removed mine on my '79 a couple of weeks ago. I have a large gear puller that I hooked behind the crosspiece and put the pointed screw in the middle of the shaft, then tightened the hell; /html/spridgets/2003-08/msg00554.html (7,408 bytes)
6. Re: steering wheel removal (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2003 17:14:12 -0400; Liquid wrench and a bit of heat usually helps. Or a hub puller. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ Down to just a few Sprites http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut /// unsubscribe/change address requests to; /html/spridgets/2003-08/msg00556.html (7,961 bytes)
7. Re: steering wheel removal (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2003 22:08:15 -0400; I loosen the nut and run it all the way out to the end of the shaft....still on the shaft, with no threads showing. With someone pulling on wheel, hands 180 deg. opposite, you give the nut on the sha; /html/spridgets/2003-08/msg00568.html (8,887 bytes)
8. Re: steering wheel removal (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2003 21:37:12 -0500; 180 Assuming of course that the PO did not get frustrated and whale away at the end of the shaft with a BFH to the point where the nut no longer comes off. David Lieb /// unsubscribe/change address; /html/spridgets/2003-08/msg00569.html (7,792 bytes)
9. Re: steering wheel removal (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2003 23:48:43 -0400; Read somewhere that you tighten the nut a flat or two before removing and that will shift the wheel on the splines and break the grip. Then sit in the car with a hockey mask on and pull until you're; /html/spridgets/2003-08/msg00571.html (7,487 bytes)
10. Re: Steering Wheel Removal (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Tue, 03 Jun 2003 09:10:21 -0400 FILETIME=[7CB3FCE0:01C329D1]; And even though you may THINK you will never take the steering wheel off again, use some anti-seize on the splines before re-assembly. Doug ....o~'o __________________________________________________; /html/spridgets/2003-06/msg00081.html (6,510 bytes)
11. Re: Steering wheel removal (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2001 22:24:00 EST; << On a similar note, what's a good polish/wax for the Bakelite (I'm assuming it's Bakelite) trafficator? >> Bob I've restored a dozen plus trafficators over the years and I learned how to bring back; /html/spridgets/2001-02/msg01394.html (8,848 bytes)
12. Re: Steering wheel removal (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2001 19:46:25 -0800; I've developed a very similar process to the one you've described. The only thing I'd add, is that I've had good results getting the shine back (after fine wet sanding) by using Mother's aluminum po; /html/spridgets/2001-02/msg01395.html (10,088 bytes)
13. Steering Wheel Removal (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Fri, 15 Dec 2000 02:17:47 EST; Came across this tip (from a Tr**mph website) and it worked great. Thought someone else in Spridget-dom might have the same problem. I have been trying to remove the steering wheel from my 63 Sprite; /html/spridgets/2000-12/msg00621.html (6,770 bytes)
14. Re: Steering Wheel Removal (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Fri, 15 Dec 2000 16:49:21 -0000 FILETIME=[F9338C80:01C066B6]; This is a good Tech Tip for all those difficult bolts. Has worked for my many, many times. Bob _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explore; /html/spridgets/2000-12/msg00633.html (7,565 bytes)
15. Re: Steering Wheel Removal (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Fri, 15 Dec 2000 12:09:20 EST; << tighten down the nut holding the steering wheel to the column first, then loosen. Tighting down moves the steering wheel enough to break the "seal" created by corrision. >> After liberal use of a; /html/spridgets/2000-12/msg00636.html (6,671 bytes)
16. Steering Wheel Removal (score: 1): Author: "Bert Shirey" <bertshirey@zoominternet.net>; Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2006 13:58:16 -0400; A bit late, but maybe this will help. I had the same concerns as does Chris. Here`s how I ended up. To protect the horn pusher, I soldered a piece of copper tubing about an inch or so long to a spar; /html/spridgets/2006-06/msg00594.html (6,969 bytes)

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