Steering Wheel removal and swap with pictures.

Timwhy

Second Jetta wheel swap, this wheel had the larger spline than the first. I had to go back to the Yard to get the adapter.

Install much the same as the first but had to cut down the adapter to make it fit the column.

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smurfpike · Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2014 10:05 am Post subject:

svenakela · Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2014 2:42 am Post subject:

Eurovan -92. Bolt on.
Found out that the slip ring for the horn was worn out on the original wheel, so the upgrade had a bonus steering column renovation effect.

narendra.vw · Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 9:47 am Post subject:

Thanks for this thread & bringing it back. Since my van is now running with power steering, OE bigger dia steering wheel is very sensitive. so, I want to replace it for smaller dia steering wheel.

RBEmerson · Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 9:15 am Post subject:

While reviewing this thread, an (I hope) interesting thought occurred to me. The replacement wheel suggested the notion of installing an airbag capable wheel. It's not the same as a full-on airbag system, of course, but has anyone ever tried this? I assume there are problems with the added wiring needed for the bag inflator, and adding the needed sensor(s). NTL, it might be a step forward in improving the odds for a survivable crash.
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Volkska · Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 8:58 am Post subject:

Clean swap! Looks killer! Applause

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RBEmerson · Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 8:50 am Post subject:

Honuak

I took the steering wheel off to fit a new column cover with thermometer in the seat heat slot as others have done. Much easier to fit the plastic column on with steering wheel off.
This shows the multi tool mod I made to the Eurovan wheel to prevent high/low beam wand interference. Cannot see it with wheel fitted.

syncrodoka · Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2014 11:22 pm Post subject:

When I swapped over to the curved style cruise control switch the issue went away.
I didn't mod anything.

Honuak · Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2014 11:18 pm Post subject:

designer · Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2014 8:50 pm Post subject:

sounds like defeating the purpose of a nice new modernish wheel install?

Pictures?

thanks

oh, and, was the 93 EV install a simple 24mm bolt off, switch wheels, 24mm bolt on or was there more to it (besides modifying for the brights?)

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Honuak · Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2013 10:24 pm Post subject:

I put a 93' Eurovan wheel on my 87' and prefer the feel of it, more places to put the hands when driving, especially longer trips. But be warned that your high beams will not work without modifying (cutting) the Eurovan wheel. Not hard to do but easier prior to a full install. I found this out the hard way. And be sure to check that the stalk works when you turn the wheel. You end up cutting a good portion of the wheel to make it work. I used my go-to multi-tool but its soft rubber and cut easily.

syncrodoka · Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2011 3:02 pm Post subject:

They have a better feel and different positions to put your hand that is more comfortable to me, the spoke across the top is sloped and feels better on the wrist than the straight stock one. The minor problem is that the high beam is a little harder to engage/disengage since the base is wider and it touches the stalk when you pull it up.

davevickery · Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2011 2:45 pm Post subject:

joetiger · Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2011 5:42 pm Post subject:

I just installed my Eurovan wheel. It's a little thicker than the manual wheel I had on before and little less diameter (so I'm back to losing the tops of the gauges) but it feels solid and looks good. I like it.

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Team WorldTour · Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2011 10:49 pm Post subject:

I'm going to the wreckers today to find an early EV 'wheel that looks good. I would love to put the Golf 'wheel on, but I don't think I can get the spacer off bare-handed. I don't have a puller handy...
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Team WorldTour · Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2011 1:50 pm Post subject:

Bump.
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snoop · Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2010 5:37 pm Post subject:

Happy to report that an O-ring makes a dandy substitute for whatever that thingamabob is...nestles right into the annular space between the solid shaft and column housing. S'all good now.
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snoop · Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2010 12:53 pm Post subject:

Timwhy · Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2010 3:58 am Post subject:


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