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eastcoastS14 · 09-16-2007, 04:50 PM

My last car came with an aftermarket steering hub....that car is dead and now I need it for the new one, I cant figure out how to get it off though. There was a nut in the center that holds it on that I managed to get off but I cant figure out from there....it wont budge. Any ideas?

s13pignose · 09-16-2007, 05:13 PM

See if this helps, off the top of my head its the only thing I could think of since I don't know myself...

http://importnut.net/steeringswap.htm

koukimonster139 · 09-16-2007, 05:26 PM

the large nut in the center is the only thing holding it on except friction. you may need a steering wheel puller.

eastcoastS14 · 09-16-2007, 05:31 PM

yeah thats what I figured but that thing is really on there, i tried prying it from the back with a flat head, hitting it with a rubber hammer etc

xcusememisswyn · 09-16-2007, 05:32 PM

bolt the steering wheel back onto the hub and yank it off

physiccsss

eastcoastS14 · 09-16-2007, 05:34 PM

^^ hahah wow completely did even think of that....I will give that a try

bribot · 09-16-2007, 05:40 PM

i would put the big nut back on just a little bit so when you yank on you dont hit yourself in the head with the wheel. lol

A Spec Products · 09-16-2007, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xcusememisswyn

bolt the steering wheel back onto the hub and yank it off

physiccsss

I've found that the best way to do this when the hub is stuck is to put your hands behind the wheel (almost as if you are hugging it from the bottom)

Then take your fists and hit back and forth on the back of the wheel

Alternate hitting it with left and right arms so it creates kind of a see saw motion (this seems to work better than just yanking)

Also put the nut on there and thread it a couple turns so when the wheel and hub comes off it doesn't hit you in the face

A little PB / liquid wrench on the steering spline doesnt hurt either

xcusememisswyn · 09-16-2007, 05:44 PM

Yah, I have to credit Logan for my post.

He mentioned it to me when I bought my Nardi a few months ago. lol

smelly240 · 09-16-2007, 08:27 PM

i just yanked (nut on some still) :P dont wanna lose those teeth

5t341tH · 09-16-2007, 10:49 PM

hahah good idea leaving the nut on. i yanked mine off and hit my forehead

Addicted2Kouki · 09-17-2007, 01:55 AM

i use a technique where you have the steering wheel on but the nut off.

a few hits at the top bottom and sides and somehow... the steering wheel comes off, with the hub. or if its stock the whole thing.

crazy though because i hit towards the dash not away.

nassin31spr · 09-17-2007, 11:14 AM

If its really stuck on there the best way to get it off is get a slide hammer kit from auto zone. Free rental. Use a hooked end and in one pull it will take off the most stubborn hub. I know from experience not just here say.

khmerguy618 · 09-17-2007, 11:26 AM

Take a mallet or hammer and tap the center bolt sticking out from the middle and use ur legs (knees) and ur other arm to pull it back. It should pop off hella easy.

Slow Poke · 09-18-2007, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nassin31spr

If its really stuck on there the best way to get it off is get a slide hammer kit from auto zone. Free rental. Use a hooked end and in one pull it will take off the most stubborn hub. I know from experience not just here say.

Why would you do that when you could rent the proper tool, a steering wheel puller?

All you need is 2 longer bolts that thread into the holes that the wheel would normally bolt to and some washer. If any of you guys are slow, I can take pics for you

09-16-2007, 04:50 PM	#1
eastcoastS14 Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: the land of snow potholes and no tracks Posts: 3,984 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	wtf steering hub removal?? My last car came with an aftermarket steering hub....that car is dead and now I need it for the new one, I cant figure out how to get it off though. There was a nut in the center that holds it on that I managed to get off but I cant figure out from there....it wont budge. Any ideas?

09-16-2007, 05:26 PM	#3
koukimonster139 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Birmingham, AL Age: 38 Posts: 1,379 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	the large nut in the center is the only thing holding it on except friction. you may need a steering wheel puller. __________________ ho ha ho chi chi

09-16-2007, 05:32 PM	#5
xcusememisswyn Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Age: 37 Posts: 856 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	bolt the steering wheel back onto the hub and yank it off physiccsss __________________ You gonna drive it, or buy it a dress?

09-16-2007, 05:44 PM	#9
xcusememisswyn Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Age: 37 Posts: 856 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yah, I have to credit Logan for my post. He mentioned it to me when I bought my Nardi a few months ago. lol __________________ You gonna drive it, or buy it a dress?

09-16-2007, 08:27 PM	#10
smelly240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Philaburbia Age: 47 Posts: 2,137 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	i just yanked (nut on some still) :P dont wanna lose those teeth __________________ HREs on a S13 - check, 6262 - check, Girlfriend.... - nope

09-16-2007, 05:13 PM	#2
s13pignose Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ?? Posts: 1,324 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	See if this helps, off the top of my head its the only thing I could think of since I don't know myself... http://importnut.net/steeringswap.htm

09-16-2007, 05:31 PM	#4
eastcoastS14 Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: the land of snow potholes and no tracks Posts: 3,984 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	yeah thats what I figured but that thing is really on there, i tried prying it from the back with a flat head, hitting it with a rubber hammer etc

09-16-2007, 05:34 PM	#6
eastcoastS14 Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: the land of snow potholes and no tracks Posts: 3,984 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	^^ hahah wow completely did even think of that....I will give that a try

09-16-2007, 05:40 PM	#7
bribot Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: boise ID Age: 37 Posts: 102 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i would put the big nut back on just a little bit so when you yank on you dont hit yourself in the head with the wheel. lol

09-16-2007, 10:49 PM	#11
5t341tH Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: socal (Huntington Beach) Age: 36 Posts: 2,787 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	hahah good idea leaving the nut on. i yanked mine off and hit my forehead __________________ lexus baby

09-17-2007, 11:14 AM	#13
nassin31spr Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: clay town NC Age: 45 Posts: 437 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	If its really stuck on there the best way to get it off is get a slide hammer kit from auto zone. Free rental. Use a hooked end and in one pull it will take off the most stubborn hub. I know from experience not just here say. __________________ *"Home is where the armor is"*

09-17-2007, 11:26 AM	#14
khmerguy618 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: 408 san jeezy CA Age: 42 Posts: 2,001 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	Take a mallet or hammer and tap the center bolt sticking out from the middle and use ur legs (knees) and ur other arm to pull it back. It should pop off hella easy. __________________ Watch speed channel 12/9 @7.30PM for drifting at HIN! [email protected] IF you bought stuff from me write me a review HERE \|\|VEXMOTORSPORTS \|\| DMAX-USA \|\| RPS CLUTCH \|\| BAB AUTOBODY\|\|