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| excossack Member Since: 22 Feb 2012 Location: North West Posts: 5818   
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Mine was a bit stuck on, so with the nut partly undone(but with enough to allow the wheel to move), I hit the wheel at opposite corners from on top and from behind and eventually it popped off. 1999 Defender TD5 110
Regards John M0VAZ Econet Station 48 no clock |
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5th Jun 2012 3:57pm |
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| Romadog Member Since: 07 Jul 2011 Location: Powys Posts: 1748 |
Another pair of hands to use hammer while you pull back with both hands, just be aware that when it comes off, not to hit yourself in the face with it !
 
Some WD40 or similair left to soak in will also help. |
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5th Jun 2012 3:59pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20127
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I'd be interested to see some pics of the wheel removed if anyone has any?
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5th Jun 2012 4:04pm |
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| bob neville Member Since: 30 Apr 2009 Location: Marbella Posts: 3248  
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Hi James
Puma or earlier ? Pre puma there are two holes, one either side of the large nut, that you can use a puller on. On my 2009 the holes are there but not the threaded section for the puller. When I changed my wheel I asked the dealer if there was a specific puller for Puma's and there is but they said it should come off without a puller. Mine did, it almost fell off 
Try this. Put the large nut back on losely, the wheel may make an unexpected bid for freedom ! Gently tap the wheel from behind all the way round. Also try rocking the wheel from side to side. Bob 2015 Jaguar XE240 R Sport - goes like ....... !! 2013 Defender 90 CSW - sold 2009 Defender 110 Double Cab - sold 2001 TD5 90 CSW - offroad project - sold to a forum member 2011 Porsche Boxster - for the sunny days ! |
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5th Jun 2012 4:06pm |
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| bob neville Member Since: 30 Apr 2009 Location: Marbella Posts: 3248
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This is the puller for pre Puma. I have one for my TD5 and it works a treat.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Landrover-specia...1c27a3f852 Bob 2015 Jaguar XE240 R Sport - goes like ....... !! 2013 Defender 90 CSW - sold 2009 Defender 110 Double Cab - sold 2001 TD5 90 CSW - offroad project - sold to a forum member 2011 Porsche Boxster - for the sunny days ! |
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5th Jun 2012 4:09pm |
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| bob neville Member Since: 30 Apr 2009 Location: Marbella Posts: 3248
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And this is the 2007 onwards version.
http://www.spxtools-shop.com/jlr/product_info.php?info=p3773.html Bob 2015 Jaguar XE240 R Sport - goes like ....... !! 2013 Defender 90 CSW - sold 2009 Defender 110 Double Cab - sold 2001 TD5 90 CSW - offroad project - sold to a forum member 2011 Porsche Boxster - for the sunny days ! |
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5th Jun 2012 4:25pm |
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| v8steve Member Since: 18 Apr 2011 Location: dumfries scotland Posts: 195 
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just made a puller for mine (puma)
1 piece 5/6mm steel bar drill 2 6.5mm same spacing as in steering wheel. 2 m6x1.0pitchx25mm set screws put sets through holes in bar thread in to steering wheel,couple of turns with spanner and off she pops. this is after the big nut has been removed. 110 xs s/wagon s3 swb soft top |
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5th Jun 2012 7:52pm |
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| T1G UP Member Since: 08 Dec 2009 Location: Bath Posts: 3101  
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slacken nut and bang both sides.
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5th Jun 2012 8:01pm |
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| JeremyJ Member Since: 16 Nov 2011 Location: Aylesbury Posts: 1758
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Put the nut on a couple of threads and hit each side of the wheel with your fists quickly. It will eventually come off, I've always done it that way as its quicker than finding a puller!
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5th Jun 2012 8:07pm |
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| T1G UP Member Since: 08 Dec 2009 Location: Bath Posts: 3101
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thats what i meant but couldn't be asssed to type it! |
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5th Jun 2012 8:44pm |
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| Maxxed_Ross Member Since: 06 Jun 2012 Location: Bathgate / North Sea Posts: 340  
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if it's never been off before it's amazing how hard you have to hit it to get it off. I was almost convinced I was going to snap my wheel trying to get it off
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6th Jun 2012 4:55am |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17212 
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There have been two different steering wheels used post 2007; the one that looks like it ought to have an airbag (it has a strange bulbous growth in the middle), and a flat one without the growth. The bulbous one is (I believe) equipped with holes for a puller, the flat one is not. Either should come off without the use of a puller, but as written above it is very important to leave the nut on a few threads when pulling it off or you will whack yourself in the face. |
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6th Jun 2012 12:58pm |
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| nickellese Member Since: 23 Apr 2012 Location: Bristol Posts: 5 
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James,
I made a very crude 'puller' for my Puma after virtually hanging off my old steering wheel with no result. Its VERY basic but did the job in 30 seconds. If you have the two threaded bolt holes in your current steering wheel I would be happy to post it to you, if you promise to post it back!
Nick |
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7th Jun 2012 3:56pm |
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