Guest Posted March 27, 2001 Share Posted March 27, 2001 I removed my steering wheel, the nut was only hand tight and there was some play. The shaft is steel, tapered and keyed. The wheel hub seems to be aluminum. When I replace the wheel, should I lightly grease the shaft so it won't freeze to the wheel? I've tried it and when I tighten up the nut I get no movement. I don't want to have to use a puller to remove the wheel but I also don't want to have the wheel loose in my hands while I'm driving down the road. Was I correct in greasing the shaft or have I screwed up?<P>------------------<BR>Craig H<BR>BCA #37372 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 28, 2001 Share Posted March 28, 2001 I too would have greased it, but would have used a good anti-seize lub. Some greases can be corrosive or get really hard over time. <P>I would tourque down the wheel a bit, you wouldn't want it to break thru the key and go spinning just when you decided to make that turn.<P>John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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