Removing the steering wheel

**benough** · 18-08-2009, 10:52 AM

It looks like a normal bolt but my ratchet didn't fit in there.

Do you need a special tool or a trick to do it?

Last time I payed a guy to do it but it looks super easy.

**velly_16v_cab** · 18-08-2009, 11:29 AM

just a large socket should fit...thats how i did mine back in the uk

**benough** · 18-08-2009, 11:30 AM

Yeah I just need to know how to get a socket in there...

**static1800** · 18-08-2009, 11:31 AM

You will just need a large socket like velly said, with an extension bar on it so you can get it in and turn.

**the scotsman** · 18-08-2009, 12:29 PM

Ben a 6" extension should do the trick. Make sure you either have a handy helper or just put on the steering lock. Also leave the bolt on by a few threads when tugging off the wheel to stop it hitting you when it lets go...

**benough** · 18-08-2009, 03:31 PM

Cheers for the tips.

My biggest socket is a 19mm. It looked bigger than that...

**49thdiver** · 18-08-2009, 04:26 PM

I have used a 24mm deepwell socket with as the other's have indicated a 6 inch extension. A standard socket may also fit. I just checked a spare wheel I have in my workshop, and the 24mm fits nice.

Have fun

Peter

**benough** · 19-08-2009, 12:49 PM

The 24mm worked a treat.

Forgot to mark the steering wheel postion with a texta so I had to adjust it 3 times before it would drive straight, haha!

Thanks everyone. It's so nice to be able to indicate to the right again