Steering wheel removal Options

[Rjb23]

Is it possible to remove the steering wheel and align it so its straight. Mine never got aligned right when it was hooked back up, don't ask, and its driving me nuts.

[gamesteristj]

same here but that was my fault (i assembled it)
you will need a puller. This is a bar or four way peice of metel that will allow screws to thread into two holes on each side of the main nut. Then a big screw is turned through the center of the four way peice of metal to push the center hub away from the steering wheel. I had to use this on my rotors as well b/c they rusted solid to my hubs.

here is a link
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?...Specialty+Tools

[Aaagogo]

i would say that it's better to let the pros do it...

i believe that there's more to just removing the steering wheel and moving it a notch or two in either direction... maybe the wheel aligments have to be considered too.

just my 2 cents

Is it possible to remove the steering wheel and align it so its straight. Mine never got aligned right when it was hooked back up, don't ask, and its driving me nuts.
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[WannabeGT4]

i would say that it's better to let the pros do it...

i believe that there's more to just removing the steering wheel and moving it a notch or two in either direction... maybe the wheel aligments have to be considered too.

just my 2 cents 

Is it possible to remove the steering wheel and align it so its straight. Mine never got aligned right when it was hooked back up, don't ask, and its driving me nuts.
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No need to pay "the pros" for something that can easily be done yourself. It's a very simple job if you have the puller. If you plan on getting an alignment any time in the near future just leave it 'cause most of the time that's part of the process. Otherwise, yank that wheel off and do it yourself.

[Rjb23]

I am a pro. I think if I can do a 3s swap by myself I can handle moving my steering wheel a few notches. And yea that is all there is too it, the steering wheel is just attached to a rod with splines on both ends one end goes into the rack the other end your steering wheel. Its like if you remove your wheel it doesn't matter which lugs you put the holes in, its just a wheel.

[DeW_H0e_GT]

i kno i kno..im bring bak a dead post..BUT uhhh...i jus purchased some momo hubs n some geneirc bride steerin wheel...ne1 know how to remove it?...do i need to kno nething else..like the airbags etc etc..b4 i make ne dumb mistakes n accidently activate the airbags..YIKES!!!!..ne help guys/girls?

[DeW_H0e_GT]

how do i disable teh airbags?...

[x_itchy_b_x]

i just pulled that momo wheel from the st185 and i just took off that center bolt and hit it with a rubber mallet came right out.

[JoKeRkId613]

i didnt need a puller. just remove the 19mm bolt from the center. push the wheel up with your knees while at the same time hitting the side-back of the wheel with your hands and it'll come off. or lift it with ur knees and at the same time pull real hard. be careful with your face. lol. but yeah, goodluck.

[WannabeGT4]

how do i disable teh airbags?...

Remove the ground cable from the battery. Wait at least 90 seconds.

Check the Service Tech Manual at celicatech.com:
http://www.celicatech.com/imagearchive/bgb...94_6gmanual.htm

Specifically:
http://www.celicatech.com/imagearchive/bgb...nt%20system.pdf

[DeW_H0e_GT]

ive used a puller n it come off pretty easy......i installed an aftermarket steering wheel with a few things missing like the signal when u turn like 2 notches it automatically turns off the turn signals...and the horn.....i dont have those 2..LOLS....n sterring wheel is aligned to the right...ill take it off n align it more better....

the MOMO hub wouldnt fit over the part for the turns n horn.....ne way around this?.....folks wit aftermarket steering wheel plz help.....

AND oh....the airbag lght is coming on al the time..i guess i disabled it when i installed the steering wheel...is there ne way to make that ligth dissappear?...without removing the gauge lights?....

[illneversellmyce...]

i didnt need a puller. just remove the 19mm bolt from the center. push the wheel up with your knees while at the same time hitting the side-back of the wheel with your hands and it'll come off. or lift it with ur knees and at the same time pull real hard. be careful with your face. lol. but yeah, goodluck.

hey after you got the 19mm bolt off, you wear able to pull the old stering off, man mine is not budging!!!

[DeW_H0e_GT]

if its not budging...jus go n get a steering wheel puller.....advance, autozone has em for rent.....

[Batman722]

i didnt need a puller. just remove the 19mm bolt from the center. push the wheel up with your knees while at the same time hitting the side-back of the wheel with your hands and it'll come off. or lift it with ur knees and at the same time pull real hard. be careful with your face. lol. but yeah, goodluck.

hey after you got the 19mm bolt off, you wear able to pull the old stering off, man mine is not budging!!!

just pull on it, I have pulled off a few 6gc wheels, they come off

first do the - battery cable, then take the airbag off (T25s I think), then the 19mm, then shake the sh*t out of the wheel - side to side, left right, it will come off.

[gas65]

It's a simple task.

[bindertch]

When re-centering the steering wheel did you guys mind the clock spring right under the steering wheel that the air bag, the horn and the cruise control hook into? If not and it was turned too far in one direction it will break after you install the steering wheel and the first time you turn hard in that direction. Bad experience on another Toyota vehicle.

[illneversellmyce...]

yep thanks the puller was awesome so easy, i got my sterring to line up just fine, you jsut have to read and match the red arrows on the stock sterring wheel adapter, well looks i'll be using the puller again soon, cuz i will be installing the passegner side airbag and ahve to pull out the whole dash sigh, well their goes one weekend but it's worth lol

i didnt need a puller. just remove the 19mm bolt from the center. push the wheel up with your knees while at the same time hitting the side-back of the wheel with your hands and it'll come off. or lift it with ur knees and at the same time pull real hard. be careful with your face. lol. but yeah, goodluck.

hey after you got the 19mm bolt off, you wear able to pull the old stering off, man mine is not budging!!!