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Sep 20, 2005 | 04:31 AM

allaboutdaz

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help removing steering wheel!!!

need help removing steering wheel in my 01 Z
can anyone help?
any special tools needed?
steps?
i gav is a try and was able o get the airbag off and also the main nuts tha holds the steering wheel in the shaft but i wasnt able to get the steering wheel off the shaft

can anyone help thanks

Sep 20, 2005 | 07:31 AM

HmnRcn

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You are probably going to need a steering wheel puller. I'm not sure what the cost but some auto parts stores will let you "borrow" specialty tools. Good luck.

Sep 20, 2005 | 08:35 AM

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Get a steering wheel puller and make sure it has the special adapters for GM cars. When pulling the wheel, thread the big nut back and leave about 1/16-1/8" between it and the wheel. This way the wheel will not fly out when it pops out.

Sep 20, 2005 | 10:05 AM

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The local Chevy dealer here installed my Vette Essentials steering wheel for only $35. Just a thought.

Sep 20, 2005 | 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Z06-JIM

The local Chevy dealer here installed my Vette Essentials steering wheel for only $35. Just a thought.

i am in Socal so they might get out of hand with labor charges

Sep 20, 2005 | 12:53 PM

allaboutdaz

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anyone know where i can get the specialty tool ?
what it looks like or what it is called?

Sep 20, 2005 | 03:24 PM

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i just found out that they are called GM puller legs
can i rent these maybe at an autoparts?

Sep 20, 2005 | 03:29 PM

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Lots of auto parts stores will lend it to you for free. I've used tools from Pep Boys before. Many stores will tell you online or on the phone if they lend tools and which ones are available. Just tell them what you need. Worst case you rent one or buy it.