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Canada20 · 11-28-2002, 08:22 PM

Hey all. I wasn't really sure where to post this but it seems to me that quite a few people check this part of the board out so I guess I'll ask here;

Is there any trick to removing a steering wheel in an Olds Cutlass (1985 I think). Found a really nice read leather wheel in one today that I thought would look great in my truck (if it'll fit) but I broke my removal tool while trying to nab it. I fell into a converstation with a "guy" later on and he was talking about a lock plate? Is there something more than just a nut on the center shaft that holds the wheel on or was my removal tool just a POS? (well OK...it's a POS anyway but hadn't failed me up to this point. I'm going to try and find a better one today or maybe tomorrow).
Thanks in advance,

Greg

*Piston* · 11-28-2002, 10:27 PM

GM used the same pattern on most all steering wheels, thread size and pitch vary though.

The lock plate is below the steering wheel and will not be removed when R&R'ing a wheel.

Hooter · 11-28-2002, 10:29 PM

there might be a little ring below the bolt on the wheel. Not sure though. Are u using one of those metal plates with the bolts that go through it?. Those are crap get a real steering wheel puller.

mooneyes · 11-28-2002, 10:32 PM

just in case you didnt know..there is a couple of bolts coming in from the back side to remove the center part of the steering wheel to get to the nut..bent the hell out of one once..thought it just popped off..duh...lol..

**Palf70Step** · 11-28-2002, 10:57 PM

Some of those just stink. Like Hooter said make sure you have a good wheel puller and not the $5 Grant style. The Original wheel to my 70 is still attached to the shaft, lying next to the shed. It refused to come off even with heat and Cajun chants

I guess there is a few that just refuse to leave the resting spot.

Canada20 · 11-29-2002, 12:21 AM

yeah mine was a cheap piece of crap which didn't help matters. I just grabbed a new Lisle puller; hopefully it'll do the job.

Bolts from behind eh? I'll have to look. I was being kinda nice to the thing today 'cuz a lot of the interior was pretty nice and I didn't want to trash parts someone else could use. I think I'm going in for round 2 tomorrow

Thanks for the replies, guys!

Greg

Longhorn Man · 11-29-2002, 01:03 AM

Take a can of P B Blaster or some other high quality penitrating oil with you. As you are tightening the puller, tap the center bolt of the puller with a hammer. No need to wolip on it, just a love tap or two.
The screws from behinde should be for the horn button if I read that properly.

11-28-2002, 08:22 PM	#1
Canada20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 802	Oldsmobile steering wheel removal Hey all. I wasn't really sure where to post this but it seems to me that quite a few people check this part of the board out so I guess I'll ask here; Is there any trick to removing a steering wheel in an Olds Cutlass (1985 I think). Found a really nice read leather wheel in one today that I thought would look great in my truck (if it'll fit) but I broke my removal tool while trying to nab it. I fell into a converstation with a "guy" later on and he was talking about a lock plate? Is there something more than just a nut on the center shaft that holds the wheel on or was my removal tool just a POS? (well OK...it's a POS anyway but hadn't failed me up to this point. I'm going to try and find a better one today or maybe tomorrow). Thanks in advance, Greg __________________ No such thing as a stupid question, right?

11-28-2002, 10:29 PM	#3
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,078	there might be a little ring below the bolt on the wheel. Not sure though. Are u using one of those metal plates with the bolts that go through it?. Those are crap get a real steering wheel puller. __________________ MEMBER DISCS UP FRONT CLUB 69 custom camper/cst 10 70 monte carlo 383 stroker with a 700r4 77 fully loaded silverado (back in the backyard for a little while longer) 1980 BMW 320i (back in the garage finally) 1981 f@*d f150 4x4 (Robert red ford) tried to kill me 1972 Honda ct 90 trailbike Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com AC/DC RULES!!! First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

11-28-2002, 10:32 PM	#4
mooneyes Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Slippery Rock PA USA Posts: 1,692	just in case you didnt know..there is a couple of bolts coming in from the back side to remove the center part of the steering wheel to get to the nut..bent the hell out of one once..thought it just popped off..duh...lol.. __________________ Ken Lyons, Slippery rock pa 68 short step 327 t10 4 gear 72 2wd blazer project 70 lwb 305/700r driver 78 caprice project 02 cavalier D.D ( hate it!!)

11-28-2002, 10:57 PM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,746	Some of those just stink. Like Hooter said make sure you have a good wheel puller and not the $5 Grant style. The Original wheel to my 70 is still attached to the shaft, lying next to the shed. It refused to come off even with heat and Cajun chants I guess there is a few that just refuse to leave the resting spot. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

11-29-2002, 12:21 AM	#6
Canada20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 802	yeah mine was a cheap piece of crap which didn't help matters. I just grabbed a new Lisle puller; hopefully it'll do the job. Bolts from behind eh? I'll have to look. I was being kinda nice to the thing today 'cuz a lot of the interior was pretty nice and I didn't want to trash parts someone else could use. I think I'm going in for round 2 tomorrow Thanks for the replies, guys! Greg __________________ No such thing as a stupid question, right?

11-28-2002, 10:27 PM	#2
Piston Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 2,301	GM used the same pattern on most all steering wheels, thread size and pitch vary though. The lock plate is below the steering wheel and will not be removed when R&R'ing a wheel.

11-29-2002, 01:03 AM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Take a can of P B Blaster or some other high quality penitrating oil with you. As you are tightening the puller, tap the center bolt of the puller with a hammer. No need to wolip on it, just a love tap or two. The screws from behinde should be for the horn button if I read that properly.



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