I managed to remove my 1980 MG Steering wheel only by putting a puller on
it, tightening it up somewhat, then using a propane torch to heat up the
wheel hub around the spindle. After what seemed like forever, it finally
popped off. I had exhaused all other sources. When I reassembled the wheel
onto the spindle, I applied an anti-seize compound so this would not occur
again.
Hope this helps.
- -----Original Message-----
From: Terry O'Brien <mgrepairs@yahoo.com>
To: mgs@autox.team.net <mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: Saturday, July 10, 1999 3:44 PM
Subject: Fwd: Re: Steering wheel removal
>
>lets really get everyone's thoughts on this, I can't get mine off
>either. I have tired a puller, but it just tears up the rubber and the
>wheel does not budge. I have tapped, pulled at 10 and 2, ane even had
>my so pull at opposite ends. Haven' tried the kettle yet- sounds
>messy. why water? would some other heat source help?
>
>all suggestions welcome!!!
>--- David Hill <davhill@cwcom.net> wrote:
>> Date: Sat, 10 Jul 1999 19:50:25 +0100
>> From: David Hill <davhill@cwcom.net>
>> Organization: Psychomotor
>> To: Edwin Vaughan <vaughme@mail.auburn.edu>
>> CC: "'MG NUTS'" <mgs@autox.team.net>
>> Subject: Re: Steering wheel removal
>> Reply-to: David Hill <davhill@cwcom.net>
>>
>> Hi Edwin,
>>
>> You get the #@&&^^&@&%**@ of like this...
>>
>> Pull out the centre pad
>> Undo the centre nut but leave it on a couple of
>> threads
>> Sit in the driving seat and, with the heels of your
>> hands, hit the wheel
>> rim sharply towards yourself alternately at 9 o'
>> clock and 3 o' clock.
>>
>> This should drum the wheel centre off the splines.
>> If it doesn't, get a
>> bolw and an old towel to catch the excess and slowly
>> pour a kettle full
>> of boiling water over the centre boss. Then, repeat
>> the three steps
>> above.
>> If this doesn't work (unlikely not to), you need a
>> puller.
>>
>> Note: if you don't leave the centre nut on loosely,
>> the wheel could pop
>> off and do some not very cosmetic dentistry.
>>
>> Good Luck !
>>
>> Dave Hill
>> UK
>>
>>
>> Edwin Vaughan wrote:
>> >
>> > Hello All,
>> >
>> > How do I get the #@$$^@&$@&%**@ steering wheel
>> off!
>> >
>> > Edwin
>> > '77 B
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