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Has anyone got a photo of what the steering column looks like without a steering wheel or boss attached.
The boss on my tiger is completely stuck and I can’t work out how to get it off. Usually I end up wrecking things when it turns out to be a simple
fix.
It’s currently got a billet aluminium boss. Possibly made by the previous owner. I’ll try and get some photos up.
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The centre nut doesn't appear to be doing much. I original thought the 3 studs were holding the boss on, but even once the nuts are removed its
rock solid.
I assume the boss is splined? but doesn't look like it from inside as far as I can see.
Any ideas on the best way to remove it?
usually its a splined shaft, plus a taper fit too. the nut is there to ensure it doesn't move. you need a hub puller of some form. (hint put
central nut back on loosely so you can't mangle the threads.)
[Edited on 9/5/20 by gremlin1234]
What I mean is the centre of the aluminium boss just appears to have a hole in it that the column comes through. It doesn’t appear the centre hole is
actually connected to the splines.
It looks more like the 3 studs are what’s holding the boss in place.
Are those 3 studs normal on a standard Sierra column?
I would replace the steering wheel, slacken the center bolt a couple of turns then pull the steering wheel towards you while giving the bolt a sharp tap with a hammer. There isn’t a spline , it’s a hexagon
IIRC you might also have to have the key in the ignition and the steering unlocked.
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Originally posted by rusty nuts
I would replace the steering wheel, slacken the center bolt a couple of turns then pull the steering wheel towards you while giving the bolt a sharp tap with a hammer. There isn’t a spline , it’s a hexagon
Looks like there is a boss on the column and aluminium quick release on that boss.
Centre bold should remove whole assembly, but only if the steering lock is disengaged.
As stated by Keith, make sure the key is in and the steering lock is off before trying to remove. Normally pressure on the back of the steering wheel
on one side and a gentle tap on the back of the other with your hand is enough to get it off when the steering lock is disengaged.
Chris
Here's you go. As others have said it's hexagonal.
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Thanks guys. Has anyone got a photo of the column without the Aluminium spacer on but with the black metal back still in place.
There is no way its pulling off by hand. And no where to really attach hub puller, I still don't think the hub puller would remove anyway.
Only options I can see at the minute is cut it off with an angle grinder (hence need the photo to see where I can cut) or replace the column.
Anyone got a spare column available?
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Originally posted by mccsp
Looks like there is a boss on the column and aluminium quick release on that boss.
Centre bold should remove whole assembly, but only if the steering lock is disengaged.
As stated by Keith, make sure the key is in and the steering lock is off before trying to remove. Normally pressure on the back of the steering wheel on one side and a gentle tap on the back of the other with your hand is enough to get it off when the steering lock is disengaged.
Chris
