Steering wheel removal question. - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Dustin · 01-11-2014, 05:32 PM

I followed the DIY on here. Got the airbag removed. Removed the 17mm center nut. Steering wheel is still not coming off. Am I missing something? I'm pulling rather aggressively on the steering wheel to no avail.

iketiak · 01-11-2014, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Dustin

I followed the DIY on here. Got the airbag removed. Removed the 17mm center nut. Steering wheel is still not coming off. Am I missing something? I'm pulling rather aggressively on the steering wheel to no avail.

Leave the nut threaded with enough space for the steering wheel to come out but not completely(prevents steering wheel from slapping you in the face), and pull forward left and then right to loosen the wheel. Slow but steady force to make sure you don't damage the splines.

Dustin · 01-11-2014, 06:13 PM

Thanks. Now on to problem number 2. How do I fix this eff up.

Not a great picture I know but the clock spring came unraveled. I've tried a number of different things so far and can't get the center on with the ribbon not being in the way.

Dustin · 01-11-2014, 06:35 PM

Never mind. Just took a little trial and error to find the right rollers for the ribbon to come out of.

HRTROB · 01-11-2014, 06:36 PM

I'm curious as to how you messed up your clock spring like that? I swapped out my steering wheel and it was fairly easy

Dustin · 01-13-2014, 01:07 PM

Not sure. The steering wheel did not come off simply for me. Took a bit of force to come off the steering column. When it did finally come off, the cover for that ribbon came off with it. The rest as they say is history.

HapaHaole · 01-16-2014, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Dustin

Not sure. The steering wheel did not come off simply for me. Took a bit of force to come off the steering column. When it did finally come off, the cover for that ribbon came off with it. The rest as they say is history.

That is why you need to leave the nut on the steering shaft so you don't end up pulling it out. You will need to replace the clock spring at this point.

Dustin · 01-16-2014, 02:05 AM

Eh, we'll see.

HapaHaole · 01-16-2014, 02:36 AM

According to the repair manual, it should turn 2.5 times in each direction when you have the clock spring set up correctly. Once you get the wires fixed and the housing attached you can look for a marking on the bottom of the unit.

Dustin · 01-16-2014, 09:16 AM

I did that.

Stealth Gt86 · 03-19-2014, 09:26 PM

anyone get an "ABS" and loss of traction light on? I put my sparco wheel on and then removed it to put the oem wheel back on, those 2 lights stay on. the airbag light goes away though...

AdamBomb518 · 03-20-2014, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Stealth Gt86

anyone get an "ABS" and loss of traction light on? I put my sparco wheel on and then removed it to put the oem wheel back on, those 2 lights stay on. the airbag light goes away though...

I haven't done mine yet but anytime you are unplugging airbag wires, I strongly recommend to disconnect the battery. Something about keeping the battery connected and disconnecting any airbag wires will trigger your ECU letting you know something is faulty.

You can probably just get them reset at the dealer though for no charge.

sshole · 03-20-2014, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Stealth Gt86

anyone get an "ABS" and loss of traction light on? I put my sparco wheel on and then removed it to put the oem wheel back on, those 2 lights stay on. the airbag light goes away though...

Clockspring probably isn't centered. Try reinstalling the steering wheel taking special care to note position of clockspring is centered in relation to steering wheel center.

Stealth Gt86 · 03-20-2014, 02:32 PM

I made sure the clock spring was centered. No difference

01-11-2014, 05:32 PM	#1
Dustin Twin Screw You Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: 2013 Supercharged Whiteout FR-S Location: Burleson, Texas Posts: 1,231 Thanks: 464 Thanked 620 Times in 332 Posts Mentioned: 37 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Steering wheel removal question. I followed the DIY on here. Got the airbag removed. Removed the 17mm center nut. Steering wheel is still not coming off. Am I missing something? I'm pulling rather aggressively on the steering wheel to no avail. __________________ My 86 Differential and Ring & Pinion DIY

01-11-2014, 06:13 PM	#3
Dustin Twin Screw You Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: 2013 Supercharged Whiteout FR-S Location: Burleson, Texas Posts: 1,231 Thanks: 464 Thanked 620 Times in 332 Posts Mentioned: 37 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks. Now on to problem number 2. How do I fix this eff up. Not a great picture I know but the clock spring came unraveled. I've tried a number of different things so far and can't get the center on with the ribbon not being in the way. __________________ My 86 Differential and Ring & Pinion DIY

01-11-2014, 06:35 PM	#4
Dustin Twin Screw You Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: 2013 Supercharged Whiteout FR-S Location: Burleson, Texas Posts: 1,231 Thanks: 464 Thanked 620 Times in 332 Posts Mentioned: 37 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Never mind. Just took a little trial and error to find the right rollers for the ribbon to come out of. __________________ My 86 Differential and Ring & Pinion DIY

01-13-2014, 01:07 PM	#6
Dustin Twin Screw You Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: 2013 Supercharged Whiteout FR-S Location: Burleson, Texas Posts: 1,231 Thanks: 464 Thanked 620 Times in 332 Posts Mentioned: 37 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Not sure. The steering wheel did not come off simply for me. Took a bit of force to come off the steering column. When it did finally come off, the cover for that ribbon came off with it. The rest as they say is history. __________________ My 86 Differential and Ring & Pinion DIY

01-16-2014, 02:05 AM	#8
Dustin Twin Screw You Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: 2013 Supercharged Whiteout FR-S Location: Burleson, Texas Posts: 1,231 Thanks: 464 Thanked 620 Times in 332 Posts Mentioned: 37 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Eh, we'll see. __________________ My 86 Differential and Ring & Pinion DIY

01-11-2014, 06:36 PM	#5
HRTROB Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 458 Thanks: 144 Thanked 271 Times in 140 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm curious as to how you messed up your clock spring like that? I swapped out my steering wheel and it was fairly easy

01-16-2014, 09:16 AM	#10
Dustin Twin Screw You Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: 2013 Supercharged Whiteout FR-S Location: Burleson, Texas Posts: 1,231 Thanks: 464 Thanked 620 Times in 332 Posts Mentioned: 37 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I did that. __________________ My 86 Differential and Ring & Pinion DIY

03-19-2014, 09:26 PM	#11
Stealth Gt86 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: silver scion 10 series frs Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 282 Thanks: 86 Thanked 137 Times in 83 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	anyone get an "ABS" and loss of traction light on? I put my sparco wheel on and then removed it to put the oem wheel back on, those 2 lights stay on. the airbag light goes away though... __________________ 2013 10 Series 2013 Raven FRS-sold my old FRS boosted build http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31900 follow me on instagram- WeaponsFree86

03-20-2014, 02:32 PM	#14
Stealth Gt86 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: silver scion 10 series frs Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 282 Thanks: 86 Thanked 137 Times in 83 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I made sure the clock spring was centered. No difference __________________ 2013 10 Series 2013 Raven FRS-sold my old FRS boosted build http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31900 follow me on instagram- WeaponsFree86

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