[T2] Steering wheel puller

[david raistrick]

The common off the shelf wheel pullers really dont work on VW wheels - they
expect to screw into something on the wheel that doesnt exist.

Joey in SC used to make one - though it needs to be modified for bays as
it's designed for splits -
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=478847

By far the best solution.

but this route isn't a bad plan either and is probably the quickest path to
a puller:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=310527



Keep in mind, most bays are splined and not tapered - so you just loosen
the nut (dont remove it) and give the wheel a tug, or a gentle tap, and
it'll pop off.   Except for the stubborn ones.

if it is stuck....dont forget penetrating lube.

don't hit it hard with anything, and dont try to yank hard by the outer
rim.  those will all lead to damage...

if it's early and tapered, well, a puller is just best. :)








On Mon, Jan 11, 2016 at 10:19 AM, Bob Pratt <ka1dza at verizon.net> wrote:

> It's a 71 bay. I don't know if the PO has ever had it off before. I'm
> trying to replace the turn signal switch.
>
> Thank you all for the suggestions.
>
> Bob Pratt
>
> > On Jan 10, 2016, at 11:51 PM, Jamie <jrivers at globalserve.net> wrote:
> >
> > early bay have a taper spline,, very difficult to get apart without
> force.
> > late bay are straight,, and will probably come loose once the nut is
> off..
> >
> > there is no bolt holding a bay steering wheel on.. and if you are doing
> a late bay,, leave the nut on loose when wacking from underneath so you
> don't get the steering wheel in the nose. lol
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----- From:Bob To: "Bob
> > Cc: <type2 at type2.com>
> > Subject: Re: [T2] Steering wheel puller
> >
> >
> >>
> >> have never needed one,.
> >> remove bolt holding it and hit with hands under steering wheel
> >> work your way around the wheel.
> >>
> >> should come off fairly easily
> >
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