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yorky



Member Since: 25 Aug 2012
Location: West Yorkshire
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England 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SW Java Black
Steering wheel removal
Hi everyone, my first post so hope someone can help. I want to fit a new steering wheel (Puma XS90) so thought I'd pop the standard one off to check how many splines it has. Slackened the central nut but didnt remove completely so the wheel doesnt hit me in the chops, then I've pulled and pulled but it won't budge. Any tips please?
Post #164423 26th Aug 2012 3:58am
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diesel_jim



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United Kingdom 2006 Defender 110 Td5 SW Epsom Green
Grab it at the 9 and 3 o'clock positions and wiggle it whilst pulling. then move to 12 and 6 and wiggle again
Post #164426 26th Aug 2012 7:16am
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jst



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as jamie says pull harder, and as you have done, keep the nut on there! Cheers

James
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Post #164427 26th Aug 2012 7:17am
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yorky



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England 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SW Java Black
thanks guys, i've wiggled it and pulled in all directions - but obviously not hard enough. I'll have and extra weetabix and try again! Cheers for quick responses. Smile
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The Boy



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As has been said loosen the nut to the last couple of threads then make a fist with each hand and bang on opposite sides if the wheel alternately. It will come free and is the best way if you do not have a puller.

HTH
Post #164434 26th Aug 2012 8:39am
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yorky



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Thanks The Boy - going out to put all suggestions into operation. Will report back. 90 XS
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The Boy



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United Kingdom 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Rimini Red
In fairness I should add that to an uninformed onlooker it does seem you are having a “Basil Fawlty” moment.
Post #164438 26th Aug 2012 8:52am
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yorky



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lol, so it's the same process as for an Austin 1100! Laughing 90 XS
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Post #164468 26th Aug 2012 11:07am
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The Boy



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You say that as if it is a bad thing. Laughing
Post #164469 26th Aug 2012 11:10am
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yorky



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Far from it - my first car was a Morris 1100 which was replaced by an Austin 1300. Great memories - but going back to early 70's. 90 XS
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Post #164472 26th Aug 2012 11:18am
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custom90



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How ever you go about it be careful it doesn't come off and hit you in the face by accident Thumbs Up ____\We|Will|Win/___
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Post #164479 26th Aug 2012 12:31pm
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yorky



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cheers Steve, yes I'll make sure that nut is on a few turns before I start tugging Wink 90 XS
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Post #164480 26th Aug 2012 12:35pm
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TD5_90



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I used a wheel puller to do mine on the Td5, comes off nice and smooth without any Basil Fawlty action - which is a shame I guess Laughing

Got the puller cheap on ebay I think.
Post #164492 26th Aug 2012 1:58pm
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yorky



Member Since: 25 Aug 2012
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England 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SW Java Black
Hi guys, it would not budge now matter how I tried. Have ordered a puller from e-bay, thanks to everyone and TD_90 for the suggestion of looking for a puller. 90 XS
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Post #164540 26th Aug 2012 6:15pm
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pouf



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yorky wrote:
Far from it - my first car was a Morris 1100 which was replaced by an Austin 1300. Great memories - but going back to early 70's.


Let's open a topic about our memories Very Happy
we had a new AUSTIN 1100 too, then at 1975 MINI 1.000cc ,at 1979 ford CORTINA 1,600cc.
Then we(my father) ''abandon'' UK for Carina toyota and now a star from Germany but i remain to UK with a ''english'' nissan micra and a Def(it is uk made Cool )
We bought them all new. Now mamazel wants a S MAX Tdci Big Cry .any opinions? www.newfoundland.gr
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