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  • Removing the steering wheel

    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.

  • #2
    just a large socket should fit...thats how i did mine back in the uk
    Velly
    '91 2.0 8v GTI

    Originally posted by DubSteve
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    • #3
      Yeah I just need to know how to get a socket in there...

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      • #4
        You will just need a large socket like velly said, with an extension bar on it so you can get it in and turn.
        76 MkI 3 door - daily drive/project - 1.8 5speed
        76 MkI 3 door swallowtail - 16v track car
        76 MkI 3 door "long term" project

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        • #5
          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...
          73 mini clubman supercharged money pit

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          • #6
            Cheers for the tips.

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

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            • #7
              Steering wheel nut 24mm deepwell

              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
              Grumman Kubvan, 1.6L TD
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              • #8
                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

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by the scotsman View Post
                  leave the bolt on by a few threads when tugging off the wheel to stop it hitting you when it lets go...
                  LOL... sounds like the voice of experience?

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