Removing Stock NA8 Boss Kit

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Removing Stock NA8 Boss Kit

Postby End User » Wed Feb 06, 2008 12:12 pm

Anyone got any tips on how to get this mofo off?
I bought a steering wheel puller, but all it did was bend the frame that connects the steering wheel to the hub :shock:
And before anyone asks the obvious, yes I did loosen the big nut in the centre of the hub. Are there any other screws/bolts holding the sucker on?
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Postby bruce » Wed Feb 06, 2008 1:57 pm

Secure the steering wheel back on. Sit up close to the wheel, tuck your knees up behind the wheel and use your knees and fists from behind to loosen it. Make sure the centre nut is removed !
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Postby RaYmO » Wed Feb 06, 2008 2:09 pm

Watch out for your face when it does come off :shock:
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Postby Steampunk » Wed Feb 06, 2008 3:20 pm

RaYmO wrote:Watch out for your face when it does come off :shock:

x2. Slow and steady wins the race
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Postby lowmiata » Wed Feb 06, 2008 9:49 pm

Put the gear puller around the back of the bossnot the metal frame part

ie you will have to take the shroud off the column to get the claws behind it

and then do it as per usual

leave the nut on a few turns for good measure!
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Postby Benny » Fri Feb 08, 2008 3:43 pm

bruce wrote:Secure the steering wheel back on. Sit up close to the wheel, tuck your knees up behind the wheel and use your knees and fists from behind to loosen it. Make sure the centre nut is removed !


DO NOT under ANY circumstances remove the nut entirely until the boss is loose.
Keep it done up a few turns, and this will stop the wheel from removing your front teeth when it does eventually let go.
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