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Steering wheel removal
Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2006 10:19 am
by MarkB
Hi all
Tried to remove the steering wheel on my S4 yesterday and got as far as the bolt that holds it on. Anyone know what size splined bit I need?
Also what is the large cast lump of metal that is mounted on soft rubber behind the airbag with the large hole through it for? Bad discription I know
Thanks
Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2006 10:57 am
by QuantumJohn
Mark,
I think it is 16mm spline but it could be 18mm. Can't remember exactly.
No idea what the metal lump does. It has 3 screws holding it on to the wheel and is quite heavy. Perhaps for the airbag to sit against as every force has an opposite reaction?
John
Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 2:51 pm
by MarkB
Bump
Anyone know where I can get a tool from to remove my wheel. Both the local Motor Factors don't stock spline drives!
Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 4:08 pm
by CliveH
Shineydave knows exactly what the spline tool is to remove the wheel.
The metal block is what makes the horn's contacts meet - also a bad description
Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 9:02 pm
by MarkB
Lets hope he see's this then as I might have to get one via mail order...
Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 9:10 pm
by CliveH
He'll be along shortly...
Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 9:20 pm
by shineydave
just waiting for the adverts on itv2 then i'll nip into the garage and have a look
Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 9:21 pm
by ChipHazzard
Dont forget to mark the steering wheel and spline before removing
Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 9:32 pm
by shineydave
right, the tool we used is a 12 spline and it's 12.0mm across the splines. it's marked on the shaft as "Draper 12" but i don't know if that refers to the number of splines or the AF measurement. if it makes it easier it's a tool i bought donkeys years ago for removing cylinder heads on ford pinto SOHC engines
Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 10:47 pm
by QuantumJohn
Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2006 9:39 am
by MarkB
shineydave wrote:right, the tool we used is a 12 spline and it's 12.0mm across the splines. it's marked on the shaft as "Draper 12" but i don't know if that refers to the number of splines or the AF measurement. if it makes it easier it's a tool i bought donkeys years ago for removing cylinder heads on ford pinto SOHC engines
Thats great thanks Dave. I stand a chance of borrowing one of those off someone at work...
Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2006 4:00 pm
by MarkB
Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2006 6:08 pm
by shineydave
yup, that should work a treat, plus u got the other sizes as well for future use
Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2006 8:37 pm
by springfield
I also have a set of them again bought donkeys ago nevr get rid you never know when they will come in handy.
Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2006 6:20 pm
by MarkB
Well I bought a set of splines... Sure enough it was 12mm that fitted, thanks ShineyDave. Removed the wheel and cowling, then started to look for the rattle thats been bugging me for months. Found it! Nothing to do with the wheel or column... it was the panel under the dash! not been fitted back properly and the metal clip by the centre tunnel was the rattle!! Happy now all quiet.
and I now know how to take the wheel off
