Fitting Steering Wheel - W126

[Rose Chap]

A kind member on here has sold me a replacement wheel to replace the crappy one on my W126.

Is there a How To or guide anywhere on how to fit the new wheel?

I don't have an airbag to worry about. All the middle of the wheel does is work the horn.

Thanks!

 

[Will]

Hi Rose Chap,

You'll need to remove the centre cap from the wheel and then undo the centre bolt which holds the wheel in place. It's a 10mm Allen/hex type from memory and will be on tight so you'll need a decent hex-key socket and ratchet etc. New bolt to refit or at least some threadlock.

Will

 

[Howard]

If it is anything like getting the one off on my old w124 , you'll need a rubber mallet too !!

 

[jaymanek]

I use a very long extension bar, get someone to hold the steering and then use all of my KG's on the bar... if its never been off it will be VERY tight.

 

[neilrr]

Don't take the hex allen bolt all the way out & then try to jerk the wheel off the spline. Free it first then remove the bolt or you risk hitting yourself in the face with the wheel.

 

[Rose Chap]

Thanks for the tips! By applying such good advice I should be able to save face (literally if I follow neilrr's advice).

Does the middle bit (horn) of the wheel with the three pointed star just pull off or do I have to undo something first?

 

[Howard]

It just clips on , wiggle the top off and then work round ....