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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 05:03 PM
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steering wheel removal 88-runner

Again I am new to this toyota world I stepped into with this 4runner

I am looking to remove my steering wheel
I dont want to break the cover durring removal
I dont see any screws/bolts

someone have info for a new guy?


I added some 31 bfg's
I LOVE THIS TOYOTA....
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 05:07 PM
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This should work .

http://www.autozone.com/shopping/rep...00c1528004d990








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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by bipolarandproud
Yep, Autozone has some good online repair info for sure!

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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 05:41 PM
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You don't need a special puller.

Just remove the set screw holding the pad ot the wheel, remove the pad, then remove the 19mm nut holding the wheel on. Then all you have to do is wiggle it back and forth while pulling out/up and it will pop free. No special tools needed.
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 05:44 PM
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Yep, it will pop you alright. Seen a buddy knock himself out pulling a steering wheel.

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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 05:45 PM
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I suppose if you are a dee dee dee you could injure yourself, but a little common sense (which isn't so common i hear) and you won't have your face in the way
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by waskillywabbit
Yep, Autozone has some good online repair info for sure!

Yup, I use that web site alot !
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 06:46 PM
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Lightly tap the splines with a brass hammer while wiggling it back and fourth.
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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by DeathCougar
You don't need a special puller.

Just remove the set screw holding the pad ot the wheel, remove the pad, then remove the 19mm nut holding the wheel on. Then all you have to do is wiggle it back and forth while pulling out/up and it will pop free. No special tools needed.


I suppose if you are a dee dee dee you could injure yourself, but a little common sense (which isn't so common i hear) and you won't have your face in the way


For search ALL of that is spot on


the deedeedeet made me laugh

and the common sense thing
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well

VERY TRUE
I work in a service industry
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by waskillywabbit
Yep, it will pop you alright. Seen a buddy knock himself out pulling a steering wheel.

Haha! Thats why you leave that nut threaded on a few threads lol, I learned my lesson!
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