Tools needed for steering wheel removal
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From: Germany
Car: 1990 Trans Am
Engine: 305 TPI
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Tools needed for steering wheel removal
Geez, guys. Has someone deleted all the steering wheel threads, or are they no longer called "steering wheels"?
I'm looking for info about the required tools to remove my 1990 airbag steering wheel.
I know how to remove an air bag, but what tools do I need to pull the steering wheel?
I've seen universal tool sets around the internet, yet have absolutely no idea what size items I need.
Trying to get to my turn signal switch assembly (not the stalk/lever) and replace the sucker, because there's a loose contact or defective wire.
Please point me to a tutorial or update me on the specs. Thanks!
I'm looking for info about the required tools to remove my 1990 airbag steering wheel.
I know how to remove an air bag, but what tools do I need to pull the steering wheel?
I've seen universal tool sets around the internet, yet have absolutely no idea what size items I need.
Trying to get to my turn signal switch assembly (not the stalk/lever) and replace the sucker, because there's a loose contact or defective wire.
Please point me to a tutorial or update me on the specs. Thanks!
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From: Enschede, Netherlands
Car: 82 TA 87 IZ L98 88 IZ LB9 88 IZ L98
Engine: 5.7TBI 5,7TPI 5.0TPI, 5,7TPI
Transmission: T5, 700R4, T5, 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.08, 3.27, 3.45, 3.27
Re: Tools needed for steering wheel removal
This tool set works flawlessly. The lock plate compressor is needed for replacing upper bearings, horn contacts and turn signal switches
http://www.ebay.com/itm/140962777662
http://www.ebay.com/itm/140962777662
Last edited by Twin_Turbo; Apr 3, 2017 at 06:44 AM.
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From: Germany
Car: 1990 Trans Am
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: Auto
Axle/Gears: Stock
Re: Tools needed for steering wheel removal
Thanks. That looks neat. Are those threads metric, imperial or both?
Joined: Jun 2000
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From: Enschede, Netherlands
Car: 82 TA 87 IZ L98 88 IZ LB9 88 IZ L98
Engine: 5.7TBI 5,7TPI 5.0TPI, 5,7TPI
Transmission: T5, 700R4, T5, 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.08, 3.27, 3.45, 3.27
Re: Tools needed for steering wheel removal
Both
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Re: Tools needed for steering wheel removal
The link goes to a VigLink page.
Nevermind. I had to copy and paste it in order for it to work. Clicking the link provided brings me to some VigLink page that says Sorry, no content
found
Nevermind. I had to copy and paste it in order for it to work. Clicking the link provided brings me to some VigLink page that says Sorry, no content
found
Last edited by BOTTLEDZ28; Apr 3, 2017 at 06:14 AM.
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From: Germany
Car: 1990 Trans Am
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: Auto
Axle/Gears: Stock
Re: Tools needed for steering wheel removal
Nice. I found a set which looks similar on a German website, which would make this more affordable to me.
I'll do some research on both of them. I appreciate the input. Thanks!
I'll do some research on both of them. I appreciate the input. Thanks!
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 5,364
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From: Enschede, Netherlands
Car: 82 TA 87 IZ L98 88 IZ LB9 88 IZ L98
Engine: 5.7TBI 5,7TPI 5.0TPI, 5,7TPI
Transmission: T5, 700R4, T5, 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.08, 3.27, 3.45, 3.27
Re: Tools needed for steering wheel removal
Oh you're in germany, I hadn't seen that. I live in the Netherlands
Anyway
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Lenkradabzieh...AAAOSwARZXjxY9
Can't get any cheaper.
Anyway
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Lenkradabzieh...AAAOSwARZXjxY9
Can't get any cheaper.
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Re: Tools needed for steering wheel removal
That set looks good. You want a steering wheel puller that can have the two bolts pretty close to the center. The Harbor Freight generic steering wheel puller has too much metal in the middle and makes it so you can't thread the bolts in straight, so stay away from that one. I have a lock plate compressor/puller like the one pictured and it works well. Makes the job nice and easy.
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Re: Tools needed for steering wheel removal
Ive used a set similar to this one (calvan) for the last 20 yrs.Just the steering wheel version, works great.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ABN-13-Piece...3D140962777662
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ABN-13-Piece...3D140962777662
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From: Germany
Car: 1990 Trans Am
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: Auto
Axle/Gears: Stock
Re: Tools needed for steering wheel removal
So that's what that thing is for. Similar sets kept coming up whenever I looked for the steering wheel set and I was wondering about that.









