Steering wheel removal - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Jetjock · 09-04-2022

I'm trying to pull the steering wheel of my 92 Z but having difficulty removing the screws from the back of the steering wheel. The video that I looked at said to use a T27 torq bit which I have but can't seem to get it to go in and allow me to turn it loose. Supposedly, the screws themselves won't come out and stay in but I'm having issues with the whole process. I can't tell if the screws are getting loose or if the bit is even in. Thoughts? Very frustrating.

Roy

HAWAIIZR-1 · 09-04-2022

Not sure what to tell you other than did you look to confirm it?s a torx head and someone didn?t change the screw to hex? There is factory loctite so it might be difficult to break loose.

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Jetjock · 09-05-2022

Here is a picture of the screws behind the steering wheel. For whatever reason, I can't get the torq bit to engage. It's either a T27 or T30. I'll ask Marc tomorrow about it. Frustrating as hell.

Roy

HAWAIIZR-1 · 09-05-2022

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Originally Posted by Jetjock

Here is a picture of the screws behind the steering wheel. For whatever reason, I can't get the torq bit to engage. It's either a T27 or T30. I'll ask Marc tomorrow about it.

It sure is a torx head. It has been a few years since I replaced my stock steering wheel with aftermarket, but I don?t recall any issue. Maybe your torx bit is not deep (long) enough to reach and engage?

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Jetjock · 09-05-2022

That's what I'm thinking now. I'm going into town tomorrow to see if I can find one long enough.

Roy

HAWAIIZR-1 · 09-05-2022

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Originally Posted by Jetjock

That's what I'm thinking now. I'm going into town tomorrow to see if I can find one long enough.

Roy

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WARP TEN · 09-06-2022

Yes I agree--maybe it has a shoulder on it that is preventing the torx tip from reaching down to the bolt head. Good luck on it! --Bob

Jetjock · 09-06-2022

Has anyone ever heard of a T31 torq screwdriver?

Roy

HAWAIIZR-1 · 09-07-2022

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Originally Posted by Jetjock

Has anyone ever heard of a T31 torq screwdriver?

Roy

T30 but not a 31. I know it does not use anything special.

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Jetjock · 09-07-2022

That's what I thought.

Roy

09-04-2022	#1
Jetjock Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Auburn, KY Posts: 546	Steering wheel removal I'm trying to pull the steering wheel of my 92 Z but having difficulty removing the screws from the back of the steering wheel. The video that I looked at said to use a T27 torq bit which I have but can't seem to get it to go in and allow me to turn it loose. Supposedly, the screws themselves won't come out and stay in but I'm having issues with the whole process. I can't tell if the screws are getting loose or if the bit is even in. Thoughts? Very frustrating. Roy __________________ Roy L. Carman If I feel the need for speed, I just think about flying the B-777. 1989 Dk Blue Coupe lost in divorce 1991 Black Coupe SOLD 1992 Black ZR-1 #423 SOLD! 1993 Ruby Red 40th Anniversary ZR-1 #334 1995 Black ZR-1 taken by ex-wife 2002 Pewter Coupe no idea where it is 2003 50th Anniversary Corvette #No idea what number SOLD! ZR-1 Net Registry #516 Grand Sport Lifetime Member NCM Lifetime #1468 ZR-1 Net Registry Board Secretary

09-04-2022	#2
HAWAIIZR-1 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Japan Posts: 3,556	Steering wheel removal Not sure what to tell you other than did you look to confirm it?s a torx head and someone didn?t change the screw to hex? There is factory loctite so it might be difficult to break loose. Sent from my iPhone using ZR-1 Net Registry __________________ Craig "ZR-1 NO KA 'OI" "ZR-1 ICHIBAN" 1995 #228 Black/Black with Dunn Heads ZR-1 owner since September 2003 ZR-1 Net Registry Founding Member #0074 NCM Lifetime Member #2048

09-05-2022	#5
Jetjock Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Auburn, KY Posts: 546	Re: Steering wheel removal That's what I'm thinking now. I'm going into town tomorrow to see if I can find one long enough. Roy __________________ Roy L. Carman If I feel the need for speed, I just think about flying the B-777. 1989 Dk Blue Coupe lost in divorce 1991 Black Coupe SOLD 1992 Black ZR-1 #423 SOLD! 1993 Ruby Red 40th Anniversary ZR-1 #334 1995 Black ZR-1 taken by ex-wife 2002 Pewter Coupe no idea where it is 2003 50th Anniversary Corvette #No idea what number SOLD! ZR-1 Net Registry #516 Grand Sport Lifetime Member NCM Lifetime #1468 ZR-1 Net Registry Board Secretary

09-06-2022	#7
WARP TEN Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lake Bluff, IL Posts: 2,045	Re: Steering wheel removal Yes I agree--maybe it has a shoulder on it that is preventing the torx tip from reaching down to the bolt head. Good luck on it! --Bob __________________ 2016 Long Beach Red Z06 #10281 "POPS Z" 1995 Polo Green #409 "WARP TEN"--Haibeck 350/510 package, 4.10s, Hurst, Stock Exhaust with QTP Cutouts --Sold but still running strong 1993 Quasar Blue #161 "HIL KING" --Sold but still running strong, now with more than 120,000 miles 1967 Marlboro Maroon/Saddle Corvette Coupe 300 hp/4-spd --Sold a long time ago ZR-1 Net Registry Founding Member #95 NCM Lifetime Member Favorite Quote--Attributed to Mickey Thompson: "Too Much Horsepower is Almost Enough"

09-06-2022	#8
Jetjock Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Auburn, KY Posts: 546	Re: Steering wheel removal Has anyone ever heard of a T31 torq screwdriver? Roy __________________ Roy L. Carman If I feel the need for speed, I just think about flying the B-777. 1989 Dk Blue Coupe lost in divorce 1991 Black Coupe SOLD 1992 Black ZR-1 #423 SOLD! 1993 Ruby Red 40th Anniversary ZR-1 #334 1995 Black ZR-1 taken by ex-wife 2002 Pewter Coupe no idea where it is 2003 50th Anniversary Corvette #No idea what number SOLD! ZR-1 Net Registry #516 Grand Sport Lifetime Member NCM Lifetime #1468 ZR-1 Net Registry Board Secretary

09-07-2022	#10
Jetjock Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Auburn, KY Posts: 546	Re: Steering wheel removal That's what I thought. Roy __________________ Roy L. Carman If I feel the need for speed, I just think about flying the B-777. 1989 Dk Blue Coupe lost in divorce 1991 Black Coupe SOLD 1992 Black ZR-1 #423 SOLD! 1993 Ruby Red 40th Anniversary ZR-1 #334 1995 Black ZR-1 taken by ex-wife 2002 Pewter Coupe no idea where it is 2003 50th Anniversary Corvette #No idea what number SOLD! ZR-1 Net Registry #516 Grand Sport Lifetime Member NCM Lifetime #1468 ZR-1 Net Registry Board Secretary