Porsche 944 Turbo wheel into late Mk2

[Geeman]

I have bought an '87 Porsche 944 Turbo steering wheel for my Jetta.

Unfortunately, it's for a small-spline steering column. The '91 Jetta I have has a large spline column. VW introduced a 'step-up' collar at a later date to 'upgrade' the steering lock security thing, so I've been told.

I can see the collar on the column that changes it from small to large spline., but... how the hell do I get it off without damaging anything?

All help and advice is appreciated!

Cheers,

G.

[Mk1Mad J - 16v]

Use a Hub/Bearing puller on it, I threw mine away but now my mate wants one - how much do you want for it 

[Geeman]

How much do I want for what?

The large spline collar, or the steering wheel?

[Mk1Mad J - 16v]

The spline thing 

[jase555]

The larger diameter spline is just a sleeve which fits over the smaller one, was introduced in 89 I think. I took the one off my last golf to fit an earlier steerng wheel, did it using an old adjustable spanner tightened around behind the sleeve and a gear puller, pushing on the steering column. Came off ok, but I found it impossible to shift without the puller

[Geeman]

Nearly set the car on fire last night I was so frustrated!

Had a hub puller, but I couldn't get the dame thing off. Had a hub puller, but nowhere to grip the arms onto. Even ended up taking the top section of the column completely out of the car and trying.

Grrrr!

Off to a breakers at lunchtime to take out a column from an early Jetta. Hopefully I'll be able to use this small splined column with my switchgear and solve the problem that way.

Then comes the horn problem... lol

[rubjonny]

thread the wheel nut on, then bash the column with a hammer

[Ozz]

The larger diameter spline is just a sleeve which fits over the smaller one, was introduced in 89 I think. I took the one off my last golf to fit an earlier steerng wheel, did it using an old adjustable spanner tightened around behind the sleeve and a gear puller, pushing on the steering column. Came off ok, but I found it impossible to shift without the puller

I did this exactly the same, old adjustables are perfect for this job!

[Geeman]

Put the nut on and whacked it a few times. Came off with minimal hassle.

Thanks for the tip!

G.

[rubjonny]

Have to add I can't take credit for this one, was someone else on this forum who figured it out