Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items => Topic started by: k on December 03, 2008, 21:44:27

Title: Steering wheel removal /replacement hrs?
Post by: k on December 03, 2008, 21:44:27

How many labor hours is required to replace the steering wheel?

It it a simple bolt on job or do you need alignment / centering splines, etc, expertise?

Also, who has best price: seems like $425?

Title: Re: Steering wheel removal /replacement hrs?
Post by: Douglas on December 03, 2008, 22:38:52

Simple bolt on job. A few minutes is all it takes, if that. Can't help with price, but they are obscene these days.

Title: Re: Steering wheel removal /replacement hrs?
Post by: 69280sl on December 04, 2008, 03:04:03

Assuming you mean only the wheel and not the shaft or column, I echo Douglas. A few minutes. If you were quoted $425 RUN, don't walk.

Here's what worked for me:
If you are re-installing the same wheel; before you remove the wheel make matching punch (or other)marks on the shaft and wheel hub so that it goes back to the same spline.

If you are putting on a new wheel, note the position of the old wheels spokes and try for the same with the new. It may take a couple of tries to get it right. Don't tighten the nut all the way till you are satisfied. I left my new wheel skewed because it felt more comfortable to hold with my arm on the door arm rest.

When you re-install, put some tape between the socket and the nut to keep it from falling off before it engages the shaft.

Good idea to punch a dimple between the hub and the shaft for additional assurance against the nut loosening.

Title: Re: Steering wheel removal /replacement hrs?
Post by: abe280SL on December 04, 2008, 03:55:56

..and if you are using any pipes for leverage, roll down your windows.  No it didn't happen to me.
abe

Title: Re: Steering wheel removal /replacement hrs?
Post by: john.mancini on December 17, 2008, 19:47:11

Once you remove the fenders it should only take about 10 minutes to change out a steering wheel.
John

Title: Re: Steering wheel removal /replacement hrs?
Post by: Mark280SL on December 18, 2008, 00:47:24

To replace just the stock steering wheel itself it is all of 10 minutes effort, one of the very easiest jobs on these cars.

In the event you want a black one in nice condition I have one I will be selling, I was going to put it on ebay and ask 150.00 + shipping, I'm honestly not sure what a good used one is worth but that seemed ballpark for others I had seen listed and sold. I just have not gotten around to listing it yet.

If you want a new one you can do better then $425.00 if you look around and aren't in a hurry.