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Howdy all,

Does the brains trust know what size socket I need to get the steering wheel off? All I know is none of my sockets are large enough.

I want to do this when I get the car back from the auto-electrical wizard, to fit the replacement. Its the standard plastic looking wheel,three prong black.

Many thanks.

The book says 11/16", but does not say what.

I use a 1 1/8 UNF socket, which is slightly loose on the nut, & just
goes into the hole in the wheel, but works OK.

The book says 37 LBS FT, which is low for such a size. I use even
less, only about 15 LBS, as over tightening makes it too hard to get
the wheel off again.

Hasbeen

It isn't an exact fit but a 1 1/8 tube socket works for me. It is a bit loose so that probably means a 28mm will be a good fit.


Never say die. At least not while you're still breathing.

Loosen the nut but don't remove it - leave it on the last few threads. Grab the steering wheel and muscle it off - mine came off much easier than I think it should. Leaving the nut on there will stop the wheel from bashing you in the face when it comes loose.

Aaron
1976 TR7 FHC (an ongoing project)

Good tip Aaron. Looks like I've been putting my crash helmet on unnecessarily all this time! [:D]

There is always a better way.


Never say die. At least not while you're still breathing.

Thanks for the info - and the safety tips!

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Make that 27mm and you're spot on [;)]

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