for the metrically deficient wrench owner, a 15/16 socket will fit the nut on the steering column fine. funny how, for me anyway, having the steering wheel not quite aligned right can be a real aggravation. alistair
On 10-Jun-10, at 8:34 AM, Peter DiFalco wrote: I just did this, got it perfectly straight, even bought a new torque wrench to tighten to 50 lbs, and was feeling generally pleased with myself when I noticed that according to my steering wheel, I now drive an MN Vanagon. /\/\ /\ Darnit. On Wednesday, June 9, 2010, Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@gmail.com> wrote: > Just pop the "horn" off (pull on it from the top) but hang onto it. > It is > connected by a female > plug/wire and you'll have to pull that off before you can set the > long horn > aside. I think I use > about a 20-22mm? socket and 1/2" drive breaker bar to loosen the > nut. Once > that's off, pull on the > wheel side to side, top to bottom and it should just come right off. > > Oh, get the front wheels as straight as possible so you can just > slide the > S/wheel back on > in the correct orientation. > > bob > > On Wed, Jun 9, 2010 at 11:33 PM, Craig Morton > <rangermorton1972@yahoo.com>wrote: > >> My rack is in and darned if I didn't get the steering wheel out >> of kelter. >> What is the easiest way to get it aligned again? >> >> Thanks. >> >> Craig >> >> > |
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