Need Help with Stripped Steering Wheel Bolt
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Need Help with Stripped Steering Wheel Bolt
Anyone here had luck getting a stripped steering wheel bold off? I had a 10mm hex on it with a breaker bar and it felt like it just melted.
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I ran by the dealer and got a new bolt for when/if I ever get the old one off.
I can say this bolt design is a bit flawed. Given the bolt diameter, massive torque and locktite the 10mm hex depth just it's sufficient.
I can say this bolt design is a bit flawed. Given the bolt diameter, massive torque and locktite the 10mm hex depth just it's sufficient.
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Also, in the photo the inside part of the hex doesn't have the same deformation as the outside. Are you sure you inserted the key all the way?
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Originally Posted by Nicholi2007
Any chance you know the part number for the hex? I'm being told I need impact gun.
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There's tiny shavings of metal coming off, Clearly too much play. I'm going to have to get a 11MM.
I have breaker bar so that should be sufficient.
I'll pick up a new bolt from the dealer. But this is a mess.
I have breaker bar so that should be sufficient.
I'll pick up a new bolt from the dealer. But this is a mess.
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Originally Posted by Nicholi2007
There's tiny shavings of metal coming off, Clearly too much play. I'm going to have to get a 11MM.
I have breaker bar so that should be sufficient.
I'll pick up a new bolt from the dealer. But this is a mess.
I have breaker bar so that should be sufficient.
I'll pick up a new bolt from the dealer. But this is a mess.
- I think once I go up to 11mm. that should do it.
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I suppose I just rent one from Home Depot?
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I got it out in about 1 minute....
10mm Hex. No hammering or anything.
Although one person held the steering wheel while I used both hands to get it.
If you want a picture of the bolt let me know.
10mm Hex. No hammering or anything.
Although one person held the steering wheel while I used both hands to get it.
If you want a picture of the bolt let me know.
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You don't need an impact gun.... just an extra set of hands. I thought I stripped mine but when I put pressure on the hex and my dad turned the bar it went right away. I can't remember but I think it's at 150nm on the torque bar. It's on tight but I'm not home to confirm.
