steering wheel help asap

[Jguti23]

Hey guys I got a new steering wheel and im trying to bolt it back on but the tires keep turning when im bolting it in.I think the tires are suppose to stay straight when u bolt back on.So how do I keep the tires from turning?. I need help asap got school in morning.iTS A 92 civic sedan did the nut on steering wheel have a washer I dont think it did. thank you

 

[lethal6]

No washer and it doesn't matter if the wheels turn. If they are actually turning that means that you have it in the grooves on the shaft. Just need to hold it from turning long enough to torque it down correctly. Would want that wheel to come off in your hands while going down the road.

If you are having trouble with the wheel moving while trying to torque it, take the key out and use the security/safety lock as a brace.

 

[tonyM]

moved to correct forum

 

[Jguti23]

I keep turning the bolt and the wheels turn but the steering wheel does not turn the wheel its still loose its like the bolt does not reach the steering wheel to tighten it up its like the steering wheel is not dropping in all the and Im scared to keep turning the bolt when the wheels are all the way turn because i feel like Ill break some suspension piece.Help thanks guys

 

[lethal6]

If the wheels on the car and the shaft are turning and the steering wheel is not, you don't have it in the grooves in the shaft. Do you have the correct wheel? If it is aftermarket, do you have the correct hub? When the grooves are lined up and it is the correct wheel or hub it slides right on. There is no forcing it, and doing so will ruin the shaft and your only fix would be to replace the column.

I would be very surprised if you can break the lock on the steering wheel when the key is out. It takes a LOT of force to snap a safety lock just by turning the wheel. Trust me.