Yea, you just had to rub it in with wearing that Rolex too didn't you?

 

progsounds, didn't you know that is an internal verification to ensure the DIY is actually by G-AMG? Like Superman in a Seinfeld episode, you have to look for Rolex in each of his DIYs.

Nice job, G.

Take care and enjoy the ride,
Greg

 

This is a very good writeup, can I suggest that you post a link to it in the "knowledge base" sticky at the top of the W140 forum, I would do it but you should really get the credit and put your name by it. :thumbsup:

 

Not to plead ignorance, but how does one post to the sticky???

And sorry, I'll have to remove the watch next time!!

 

Not to plead ignorance, but how does one post to the sticky???

And sorry, I'll have to remove the watch next time!!

Just post the URL address from this page in the thread thats named knowledge base its at the top of the list. :thumbsup:

 

And sorry, I'll have to remove the watch next time!!

Hehe, I'm just busting your balls dude.

 

Not to plead ignorance, but how does one post to the sticky???

And sorry, I'll have to remove the watch next time!!

Just click on the original knowledge base post and click reply. It's worth reposting the entire posts with pics in the knowledge base, if you have the patience.

Brett

 

Can't Upload

I'm sorry, I've tried several permutations of copying the URL above to upload to
the knowledge base, and each time it says "invalid file."

If anyone can get it to go, feel free!!

 

WARNING!!!!!

IT HAS BEEN POINTED OUT TO ME THAT THE "CORRECT" TORX BIT IS T30, NOT T25!!

(For reference, though, I have done this operation four times with the T25 with NO problems.)

 

WARNING!!!!!

IT HAS BEEN POINTED OUT TO ME THAT THE "CORRECT" TORX BIT IS T30, NOT T25!!

(For reference, though, I have done this operation four times with the T25 with NO problems.)

I think to remove the rear bolts it is T27.

 

Guys its T30!!! i've been using t25 and managed to screw up one of the torx on left side, but then i thought lets try T27 and finnaly T30 worked ok, also be super careful with torque (correct should be 15nm) but i keep mine barely tightened as if you managed to twist one off it will be bitch to get out...

 

Great write up.

I have changed the steering wheel 4 times on my W203 Coupe, from leather to 3 spoke wood to 4 spoke wood and back to leather, so I have all these tools and it really is an easy task.

I have several times not disconnected the battery, bt technically you should disconnect and wait 30 minutes so the capacitors run down. Just a little more of safety.

 

Nice "Submariner" .....

 

Nice "SUBMARINER"

 

Where do I find the pictures ?

Cant find the pictures..

 

Cant find the pictures..

Something seems to be up with the attachments on the site today on alot of threads they should be back.

 

t30

 

I PDF'd it and added it to the knowledge base - I'll be adding the names of the member who's DIY it is from now on to the file name.

Thanks again G-AMG!

 

I think we are lucky that the little one broke it... I admire this DIY.

THanks Man.

 

Great write up G-AMG :thumbsup:
Besides disconnecting battery , sensor should be disconnected too.
No one wants airbag to fly in his face 200mph

 

Wheel

Anyone know what way you turn it to loosen the centre bolt. This wheel seems impossible to remove! Ive broken numerous tools just trying to get it off. Any tips?

 

yo mate!

Terek,Its counterclockwise..it has locktite on it so its going to be really hard..Someone should help hold the wheel because to much presure on the steering column lock is not good . .

 

Stripped Bolt

Anyone got any ideas on how to remove this stripped bolt. Also any ideas if i can unscrew the outer large circle?

 

Anyone got any ideas on how to remove this stripped bolt. Also any ideas if i can unscrew the outer large circle?

Dang! What did you do??

If it was ME, this is what I would try ....

First, disconnect the battery for at least 30 minutes.

Get a Dremmel tool, and grind a "Groove" in the centre portion (ie, centered on the BOLT portion of the fastener, and use a Impact Screwdriver with the largest "Flathead" bit to try to remove the bolt.

The Impact driver will do two things, One- There will be an axial impact to help "Loosen" the bond of the Loctite, while at the same time driving the bit into the "Groove" in conjunction with the "Unscrewing" function.

Please take care, as it may take some good "firm" impacts to remove the screw. So PLEASE take my advice AT YOUR OWN RISK...

 

G-AMG, appreciate all your contribution to this forum. do not change anything! keep em coming. you encourange more members to contribute unselfishly. we dont want to see any less of the beautiful Hazet tools and rolex watch. if these were not in your diy's i would personally doubt its by you and if i would do it.
Again thanks, your the man, brother.

 

W140

Thanks G-AMG ill try and get one of those tools. I used various hex sets and breaker bars hammer & chisel and angle grinder to get the nut so wrecked, and it still refuses to move!. Does anyone know if the diameter of the spline is the same through all w140 benzes. Ive looked at the photos but none look like mine. Thanks for the help

 

But how did you remove steering wheel with this bolt still in place?