cmonkey713

I'm removing the steering wheel for install of a new DSV wheel. I need to know the size of the bolts that would be used with a puller. These would be the ones that thread into the steering column for the puller to pull against. I may not need to use a puller but just in case I would like to have the bolts as plan B.Thanks for the help.

btalley1734

I think the late model gm cars use a hook system. I just removed my steering wheel and it was stuck pretty good. I pulled on each side alternating and it worked in a flash.

Zoxxo

Just get a gear puller. Our wheels don't use the bolts bit (no threads in the steering wheel holes and good luck getting nuts on the things if you try it that way.) A cheapo gear puller (4 inch? 5 inch?) will do the trick.

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Stew24

Why anyway, ... is the steering wheel in my '05 so freakin' big?

fastter

Yep ... that 1/2" makes a HUGE difference.

fastter

I just swapped mine over to a DS Vettes wheel. I didn't need a puller. I was ready with an air hammer, as well. Didn't need that either. Just a good solid tug from side to side and off it comes!

Stew24

1/2 inch? ... I doubt it! The one in my car could easily do double duty in a public transit bus! I've had numerous sports cars and coupes and have NEVER seen a steering wheel this big before!

moog5050

Needed a puller on mine, but this (or a pulley puller) is what I used.

fastter

old post here

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1572183927-post57.html

not08crmanymore

Do it at the dealer!45 MINUTE JOB AND no worries about airbag issues or WARRANTY ISSUES.

cmonkey713

I just got the wheel off of my friends car to install a new DSV wheel. Sorry no pics, not my car. Anyway, the wheel came off with no problem what so ever. The entire change out took right at one hour. Not too bad for never having done it before. Thanks to the forum members for the help on this project and a big shout out to Lino at DSV.

0Andrew6@TheDoubleAA

never had to use a steering wheel puller usually just forcefully grab at wheel a couple times and it comes off.

Racer

Me too, but OP knows that by now as he has it installed already.

0Andrew6@TheDoubleAA

guess I should read more , I helped a buddy of mine install his steering wheel and took about 10 minutes from start to finish. Biggest pain is gettin the air bag out quickly. Once thats done its all down hill.

Racer

10 minutes? 10 minutes is good!!!

0Andrew6@TheDoubleAA

I've done it ALOT. Helped alot of folks install heads up display and taking steering wheel off helps out alot.