Wheel Puller

[mmagnus]

Ok, I just bought this beautiful Nardi steering wheel but cant seem to get the stock wheel off of my 240z. I went and bought a wheel puller but the diameter of whole on the puller is too small to fit on the bolt on the car. I looked at one other puller and it is the same size. Can anyone tell me where to buy a wheel puller that will work on my Z. I am dying to install this Nardi!!

[2ManyZs]

I have never had to use a wheel puller on any of my Z's to get the steering wheel off. Maybe I've just been lucky but try spraying just a little penetrating oil on the shaft so that it seeps down into the splines. After about a half an hour come back and sit in the seat and using your palms, give the back of the wheel and good whack. Not enough to hurt your hands but just a little "help". Using both hands on opposite sides of the wheel (9 and 3 position works) tap it quickly on one side then the other. Kinda like playing the drums on the back of the wheel.Be careful not to hit it too hard, if it pops loose suddenly you might end up with it on your chin (I had that happen once and it doesn't feel to good), if it doesn't start to work loose you can always spray it a little more and try again. I have pulled the wheel off 5 or 6 cars this way, try it once, and if it works you have saved a little money. If it doesn't work, well, then it's back to trying to find the right puller.

If it comes off, before you put the new wheel on put just a tiny bit of anti-seize on the splines and it will come off much easier the next time. Good luck!

[mmagnus]

Do you reccomend WD-40 for this method

[2ManyZs]

WD-40 will work, or any other kind of penetrating oil you might have lying around. I hope it works, or I will look like a fool again. It has always worked for me. My one car has had the wheel off and on so many times all I have to do is take off the mounting nut and tap it lightly and it comes right off. If it is stubborn try tapping it at the 12 and 6 position a few times and then go back to 9 and 3.

[mmagnus]

IT WORKED! The new wheel is on. Thanks! Took about 5 minutes

and some good "elbow grease"

[2ManyZs]

Great, I'm glad it worked. Now, if your palms aren't too sore you can pat yourself on the back!