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SEATING STEERING WHEEL
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autoluke |
09-29-2017 @ 9:40 AM
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Having a problem when tightening the steering wheel on the shaft during wheel installation. With the nut tightened only within 1/4" of the correct position, can not budge the wrench. Any suggestions ?
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3w2 |
09-29-2017 @ 3:18 PM
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How about a thread chaser for both the nut and the shaft?
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trjford8 |
09-30-2017 @ 7:06 AM
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Sure you have the right size woodruff key?
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supereal |
09-30-2017 @ 1:27 PM
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The fine threads are often damaged when the correct puller isn't used or someone has hammered on the shaft to get the wheel off. I agree with my friend Tom about the key. Forcing the nut can damage or destroy the threads, as can a common die instead of a thread chaser.
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3w2 |
09-30-2017 @ 4:42 PM
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Also, if your car is pre-'40, make sure that the bottom of the woodruff key is flat otherwise it will bite into the light switch rod inside the steering shaft.
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