Procedure for removing the steering wheel
I've had a few members PM me about the tools/procedure required for removing the steering wheel after we did the upgrade on my car last week (https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...ue-column.html), and with the awesome paddle-shifters under development for the auto-shift gang, I'm certain that there will be several members digging into this section for the first time.
Here are some tips:
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Re: Procedure for removing the steering wheel
excellent write up John!
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Re: Procedure for removing the steering wheel
Originally Posted by mdaniels4
excellent write up John!
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Thank you for the write up, it will make my upcoming project easier. This thread seems like a good candidate for being a sticky in my opinion.
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I have to turn my wheel about one tooth to get it really centered. I keep forgetting about it until I'm driving it and maybe this will be the spur I need. Thanks.
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Now that I've got it down-pat, it's a 15 minute job, including the capacitor discharge and the consumption of a beer of your choice. :cool:
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Re: Procedure for removing the steering wheel
Originally Posted by mdaniels4
excellent write up John!
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Great write up John. There may be a weekend trip to the Boro to see you and Steve in my future when the paddle shifters come out.
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Thanks Gary for the sticky!
Originally Posted by Bigkid
Great write up John. There may be a weekend trip to the Boro to see you and Steve in my future when the paddle shifters come out.
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Thanks for the write up, I saved it for future reference.
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Re: Procedure for removing the steering wheel
Originally Posted by Larry Hitze
Thanks for the write up, I saved it for future reference.
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Originally Posted by VALKRYDERGUY
I agree and I have made this thread a "sticky" ;)
https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...tml#post585345 |
Re: Procedure for removing the steering wheel
Originally Posted by JHM2K
I've had a few members PM me about the tools/procedure required for removing the steering wheel after we did the upgrade on my car last week (https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...ue-column.html), and with the awesome paddle-shifters under development for the auto-shift gang, I'm certain that there will be several members digging into this section for the first time.
Here are some tips:
Damage to the bolt can cause extreme problems. |
Re: Procedure for removing the steering wheel
Yes ...definately T-30
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Re: Procedure for removing the steering wheel
Yes, the T-30 is what you want to use.
T-27 was used on mine half a dozen times with no damage to bolt and with enough security to hold the bag in place during an airbag deployment. T-27 was also recommended to me by the Crossfire/Mercedes tuner veterans on this board, and it worked beautifully each time I needed it. No damage to my bolts at all. The T-30 *just* fit in my steering wheel, but it took some persuasion. Neither of these will fit in Steve's airbag bolts. :confused: |
Re: Procedure for removing the steering wheel
Originally Posted by JHM2K
Yes, the T-30 is what you want to use.
T-27 was used on mine half a dozen times with no damage to bolt and with enough security to hold the bag in place during an airbag deployment. T-27 was also recommended to me by the Crossfire/Mercedes tuner veterans on this board, and it worked beautifully each time I needed it. No damage to my bolts at all. The T-30 *just* fit in my steering wheel, but it took some persuasion. Neither of these will fit in Steve's airbag bolts. :confused: Seriously though, T-30 is the size. Torx, likewise Phillips are tight taper fits and jam on the taper, that's the way the systems were designed. Maybe someone previously had tried to take out Steve's bolts and distorted the sockets. Force on a bit that does not fit properly could damage the socket. When using the proper bit always keep an end force on the bit to maintain the sockets shape. The taper avoids distortion when the bit is pressed into it. |
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Old Thread but still saves the day. Used JHM2K's write up yesterday to remove and replace my airbag. Perfect write up.
Thanks JHM2K. |
Re: Procedure for removing the steering wheel
Originally Posted by green24u
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Old Thread but still saves the day. Used JHM2K's write up yesterday to remove and replace my airbag. Perfect write up.
Thanks JHM2K. :confused: What happened that you had to replace your airbag? Curious. :confused: . |
Re: Procedure for removing the steering wheel
My Airbag emblem broke in half and fell off. Searched for a replacement emblem with no luck. Wound up being cheaper to buy the
airbag with the emblem in tact from Ebay: $72.00 plus free shipping. Original airbag was slate grey and replacement black. Decided to go with the contrasting color scheme rather than risk breaking the emblem trying to pry it off the airbag. Not a bad look if anyone is thinking of trying it. |
Re: Procedure for removing the steering wheel
Originally Posted by green24u
(Post 952958)
My Airbag emblem broke in half and fell off. Searched for a replacement emblem with no luck. Wound up being cheaper to buy the
airbag with the emblem in tact from Ebay: $72.00 plus free shipping. Original airbag was slate grey and replacement black. Decided to go with the contrasting color scheme rather than risk breaking the emblem trying to pry it off the airbag. Not a bad look if anyone is thinking of trying it. |
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