Removing the steering wheel

[Thesuperhappyfuntime]

has anyone tried installing the lock plate with out the tool? i dont feeel like speending 50 bucks to rent the tool. any suggestions\tips

[mrnockers]

@Thesuperhappyfuntime I made my own tool using an old 1-1/4hole saw , i cut two windows on the side of it so you can reach the lock clip. .it fits right over the shaft and then use the original steering wheel bolt to turn it down , it pushes the assembly down and takes pressure off the clip and you can then unhook the clip from the shaft through the cut out windows, to install just reverse the order . cheap and easy .

[mrnockers]

@mrnockers i meant steering wheel nut . ooops.

[lumbeequeen911]

Does anyone know how to remove the steering column on a 1982 chevy workvan? 

[theHippy86]

i pulled a steering wheel on a 77 the other day, i just soaked it with penatrating oil, pulled on the wheel and wacked the column shaft with a hammer and it poped right off. next i gotta pull the darn lock plate. any tips?

[rayray123ray69]

@theHippy86 i'm doing the same on a '79.  it looks like he just unscrewed something, then pushed the lock plate in, then pulled off the c - ring which is the part that retains the lock cyclinder. there is a GM lock plate removal kit you can buy, if you are in the US you can get this from autozone apparently. this basically screws on to the bolt in the middle of the steering wheel and pushing the plate back so you can undo the C clip. let me know how you get on.

[theHippy86]

@rayray123ray69 i think he unscrewed the turn signal lever but you dont need to do that. i took the lock plate off the other day, it wasnt nearly as hard as i tought it was going to be. i probably wont be puting it back together till next year though. im doing a frame off resto on a time budget of a few hours a week

[rayray123ray69]

@theHippy86 Thanks buddy, i couldn't get hold of a lock plate compressor here so i applied pressure evenly and it managed to catch something so i was able to quickly pry out the C ring with a flathead screwdriver and slip it off. i think a lock plate compressor will help reinstallation to make it a breeze, but it is possible with a bit of strength and patience. mine has had it's 1 year resto now, ready for the road soon :) good luck with yours!

[only4freaks]

somebody please help me... I own a nissan sunny 130y 1982 model, and i have difficulties on removing my original steering... even if i unscrew all the parts and remove the big nut at the center, i still cant get the steering off. is it because of rusting or dust or something???? please help....

[photographermatt]

@only4freaks (dumb question) are you using a steering wheel puller or just pulling with your hands? I have worked on the Nissan Sentra aka "Nissan Sunny"

But I'm unfamiliar with the steering column.

make sure the clips are removed, I'll send some links

I can't really help you out sorry,

[schrankm]

@only4freaks yeah use a puller and it shouldn't be rusty since it's inside the car lol if it is rusted or stuck, spray it with some good penetrating oil and let it set a few hours.

[julianbell90]

thanks to the vid, i figured out how the steering lock works!!!

[TheBlueconcrete]

@ 2:44 what did u use to get that clamp off that blade thing. I cant find a tool to get down in there

[nothadnotbad]

poor buddy. i know how it feels to do this work. im doing it to my 84 chevy right now

[photographermatt]

@nothadnotbad you have a nice truck

[photographermatt]

Your welcome

I always take photos & videos for reference of where & how things go "just in case"

I tend to have a bad memory =)

So the more pics/vids the better I say!

Thanks for watching !

[alaskaman73]

Thanks for this! I had mine taken apart in my '89 Buick Lesabre (identical) and I forgot which way that tabbed bowl piece went in on the shaft.....looks like tabs down over the outer race for the outer ball bearing. Makes sense being that it helps it seat evenly. My wheel wasn't solid at all before but it is now!!

[The4biddeN101]

just took the tumbler out of the exact same truck... went to put the new one in and it would only go to accesorys and off... any idea why it won't start? does the steering wheel have to be back on ? what does the torx screw do thats behind the turn signal switch does it hold the tumbler in? is there any trick to installing the the new tumbler ?

[photographermatt]

Possibly your gears are worn or broken on the tilt mechanism.

My column is still tight.

[icntdrv]

Nah, its 4 bolts in the middle of the steering column underneath the tilt mechanism. They work their way out over time and cause the whole column to shift about.

cheap fix, but a friggin pain to get to.

[icntdrv]

Thanks for the Vid.

I can use this to help me reassemble the column in my Wagoneer.

Does your column feel loose around the tilt mechanism?

[possiblydumb]

i rofled at 0:57 lol

[rodney25k]

i just got a ticket saying my car is "unsafe to drive" saying it is at your own risk is wrong if the cop wants to be a dick you have to have a airbag in your steering wheel no doubt about it!!!!!

[photographermatt]

Illegal or Not -- you may not pass inspection if the airbag is removed so definitely ((AT YOUR OWN RISK))

[AceCampano]

Just put the stock one back.

[admoonhermiz]

this jeep right???old one?

[photographermatt]

Sorry but it is illegal in all 50 states to remove your airbag -

[agentdas]

Wrong. its your car and your life. i took mine out the second day i owned the title.

[AceCampano]

It's not illegal. You can remove it at your OWN risk.

[IloveAlexisBledel689]

I have a question. If I have a car with an airbag and want to put a sport steering wheel, is it illegal?

[AceCampano]

No.

[photographermatt]

I had to make a stop at AAP and pick up a Specialty tool

yep swearing involved edit :-) LOL

[michmcc]

I see you edited out the lock plate removal.

If your experience with it was anything like mine I can see why!...X rated material!...

"contains extreme violence and strong language" XD

[97warlock]

@michmcc I used a Lock plate tool to remove the plate, went smooth.....now im trying to put my Lockplate back on & cant see how on earth to do it usingthe lock plate tool. ...Any advice? Anyone? Took it of just fine,but see no way of putting it back on. Help? anybody?

[photographermatt]

@97warlock I sent you a few links

[photographermatt]

I'll remember that next time thanks

[RC60618]

photographermatt you could have removed the turn signal wiring down in the column, that would made it easy to remove the turnsignal switch