steering wheel issues
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Heel & Toe
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From: Baton Rouge La.
steering wheel issues
Ok, so I had the sunburn issue with one of my gauges (speedo). I've taken off the steering wheel (had another to replace it with-stock), taken out and dash and replaces all bulbs, replaced all 3 polarized film and put all back in, except for the steering wheel. The dash looks great, however, I can't figure out how to put the steering wheel back on. 
I used a steering wheel puller to take it off the splines quite easily but I can't seem to get the bolts right to put it back on.... I would like to drive the vette and move on to other projects so could someone help me out with this? Pictures would be great too if available!
Thanks!
I used a steering wheel puller to take it off the splines quite easily but I can't seem to get the bolts right to put it back on.... I would like to drive the vette and move on to other projects so could someone help me out with this? Pictures would be great too if available!
Thanks!
Racer
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Oliphant Ontario
Are you saying you can't get the hub back on the splines? Is all you did was pull the wheel off the shaft?
Most wheels are indexed.. If you look at all the splines, you may find a spot where the splin is double wide, you need to match that with the same location in the wheel hub. If that's not what you mean, then you need to explain more.
Most wheels are indexed.. If you look at all the splines, you may find a spot where the splin is double wide, you need to match that with the same location in the wheel hub. If that's not what you mean, then you need to explain more.
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Heel & Toe
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From: Baton Rouge La.
Yes, all that was done was me pulling the wheel off the shaft with the puller kit. I'm trying to figure out how to properly install the steering wheel back onto the shaft. I know the splines need to be lined up and am trying to get them properly aligned however it's not letting me just push it on freely and there isn't a nut I can tighten to get the steering wheel back onto the splines\hub. I was able to take the wheel off by turning the large bolt in the puller kit while the two other bolts were screwed in causing it to pull away from the shaft, however, I am now trying to figure out how to properly use the puller to get the steering wheel back on w\o damaging the wheel or hub\splines. What technique do most of you use to get the wheel back on?
Racer
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Oliphant Ontario
It shouldn't need help getting back on. There was one nut on the shaft that should have been removed, then a puller is needed to break the wheel free from the taper. To remount it should simply drop back on the shaft (if aligned right) and seat down onto the taper. The main nut is then used to keep it there. That nut will only pull the wheel down another couple of thousands of an inch past where you can easily place it by hand.
Maybe a picture of what you have is in order..
Maybe a picture of what you have is in order..
Pro
Joined: Feb 2010
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From: Metairie LA
Pull the shaft to the rear / "out" then hold it while putting the wheel on the splines. The telescoping shaft has recessed into the housing when the wheel is removed. You should be able to hold it with a finger while putting the wheel on and then get the nut started. I hope you marked the top/center so your wheel is straight when going straight.
Just did this a couple of weekends ago.
Just did this a couple of weekends ago.
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Heel & Toe
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From: Baton Rouge La.
I did notice the new wheel would not go on easily where the old one does however my biggest concern now is that, (unless I'm losing my mind) I don't recall having to remove a nut before using the puller to get the wheel off the taper. I have pulled the shaft out and have held it with one finger and held the steering wheel with spring with the other and screwed a bolt in the middle shaft to keep the shaft pulled out to center the wheel. Apparently a previous owner took off the wheel and lost the nut or just didn't feel like putting it back on! I will take a picture of the wheel and steering column tonight after work and post it and hopefully find a nut someplace after work. The nut is the key to putting the wheel back on. Would you happen to know whom may have a steering wheel shaft nut and what size? I'm going to call the dealership as I have a cousin that works there (in parts no less) and possibly some other parts places like O'Reilly's, Autozone, etc. if needed.
Thanks!
Thanks!
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Heel & Toe
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From: Baton Rouge La.
Thanks to those for your input. I went and bought a steering wheel nut at the local dealership and was able to align the wheel just right on the splines. The steering wheel is on and working just fine.
Thanks!
Thanks!
