sharpy Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 In my quest to solve an electrical issue I wanted to remove my steering wheel, so googled it. Most people were talking of a removal tool? This is what I did, found a 3 inch hinge and two bolts that fitted into the holes on the wheel. Loosen the central nut, leaving it on. Screwed both bolts through the closed hinge into the threaded holes on the steering wheel and tightened them up, pop went the steering wheel, simple and free of charge. Hope this my help someone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 I bought one of these from ebay, works fine & easy to store Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Litch Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Although there is a proper removal tool, most people are referring to a simple home-made tool which in actual fact is nothing more than a flat plate with a couple of holes drilled in it to line up with the holes in the wheel. When the bolts are tightened and the plate presses down on the top of the column it releases the wheel from the splines. If you want to go really posh you can drill a centre hole to line up with the column, fit a nut & bolt and wind this in to pull it off. You have worked it out for yourself and indeed built your own tool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matfield Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 I always found a hammer and some patience worked great I like the idea with the hinge though... Might give it a go next time! Mat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffR Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Although there is a proper removal tool, most people are referring to a simple home-made tool which in actual fact is nothing more than a flat plate with a couple of holes drilled in it to line up with the holes in the wheel. When the bolts are tightened and the plate presses down on the top of the column it releases the wheel from the splines. If you want to go really posh you can drill a centre hole to line up with the column, fit a nut & bolt and wind this in to pull it off.You have worked it out for yourself and indeed built your own tool! You are, however, buggered if some rock ape has stripped the threads in the steering wheel, go on then, ask me how I know..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcc1979ian Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Western do you know if that tool does the disco steering wheel too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 the maker/seller says it'll do these It will work on Ser3,90,110 Defender and Range Rover which have threaded holes either side of the securing nut. his ebay ad here http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Landrover-special-steering-wheel-tool-puller-Land-rover-/121081258352?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1c31016170 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRecklessEngineer Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 I just leave the nut on by a few turns and get angry with it in the drivers seat. Haven't had one beat me. (The nut is important as otherwise when it comes off it'll smack you in the face!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edessex Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 I've got to try and remove mine again... I used a 6mm steel plate with 3 holes drilled through it. But my steering wheel seems pretty seized in, and I sheared one of the bolts into the steering wheel. So now I've got to drill that out first! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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