Steering Wheel lock nut

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Alex Macmillan
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Steering Wheel lock nut

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Can someone please tell me the correct size socket for the steering wheel lock nut? I wonder if a metric size is close enough as that would probably be easier to obtain?
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The size of the steering wheel nut is 3/4" BSW 7/8" BSF.

The majority of nut and thread sizes can be found at the top of the technical/mechanical section.
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You are a star Phil! Thanks.
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Here is a suitable socket:-
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/194700824872 ... SwSsdh1ARG

As the steering wheel nut is quite thin I personally would remove the concave from the socket by grinding or machining it away.

When pulling off the steering wheel - leave the nut in place by a couple of threads otherwise the steering wheel could fly off and give you a nasty whack. :cry:

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…and remember to disconnect the battery before putting the socket on, otherwise the socket will complete the circuit and the horn sounds! You only make that mistake once!
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Re: Steering Wheel lock nut

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Thanks again for all the advice. Much appreciated.
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