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Jaiidan
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2012/10/13 21:02:05 (permalink)
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AW11 Boss Adaptor Removal

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I`ve recently purchased a 1987 MR2. I am getting it ready to go over the pits and am on my last job. It has a snapped indicator stalk - I have a replacement one but the car was shipped with an aftermarket Boss steering wheel. I have managed to get everything off apart from this damn adaptor that is stuck on the splines. I have tried everything, waggling it, rubber mallet, wd40 etc etc. Any tips on how to get this off - I am scared I`m going to break something!
I went to SCA to get a steering wheel puller but they were out of stock - would this work coz the adaptor seems to have small threaded holes for the bolts for the steering wheel
 
 
 
All suggestions welcome thanks
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    just_ace
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    Re:AW11 Boss Adaptor Removal 2012/10/13 22:22:12 (permalink)
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    screw the steering wheel back on with all the little screws. hold it firm and undo the big central nut. once that's done you shoudl be able to use the steering wheel to wiggle it off.
     
    just whack it to some good music with a nice drum loop to lossen it!
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    Re:AW11 Boss Adaptor Removal 2012/10/13 22:31:52 (permalink)
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    Hi again
     
    ye I've actually tried that but it still wont budge!Guess I'm gonna have to track down a steering wheel puller tomorrow and see if I can do it with that somehow..... damn frustrating.
     
    maybe I am using the wrong music
     
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    Re:AW11 Boss Adaptor Removal 2012/10/13 23:10:46 (permalink)
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    Just thought I should probably mention that I think this has happened because a little grease wasn't applied when the boss kit was fitted.
     

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    Re:AW11 Boss Adaptor Removal 2012/10/14 10:19:07 (permalink)
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    If your handy, you can make a steering wheel puller. That is what i did, and It is one of most borrowed ssts!, dont try to wiggle it or tap it, it WILL damage the steering column!!!

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    Re:AW11 Boss Adaptor Removal 2012/10/14 12:52:11 (permalink)
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    This gear works
     
    http://loctitefreezeandrelease.com/
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    Re:AW11 Boss Adaptor Removal 2012/10/14 20:20:44 (permalink)
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    just to close off this thread...... eventually got the damn thing off though it didnt fair too well. It cracked along the back. Was putting the original wheel back on anyway so not too bothered. I used a harmonic balance remover in the end with some longer bolts bought from bunnings screwed into the adaptor
     
    cheers everyone for the input
     
    j
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