How To Remove Golf Cart Steering Wheel? [The Ideal Way]

Removing the golf cart steering wheel is a must when you are up for a new wheel. However, many users are not well aware of this removal process which suffers them badly. So, that brings the concern of how to remove the golf cart steering wheel?

First, you remove the bolts from the back of the wheel. Then you loosen the steering wheel with the help of a regular hammer. Finally, you can take off the wheel by pulling it off hard.

This is just a brief of how you carry out the process. To know in detail with many other useful insights, you need to continue reading. So, get started now.

How Do I Remove The Golf Cart Steering Wheel?

Taking off the steering wheel of your golf cart is not a very easy thing, to be honest. Being a newbie, it can definitely get confusing and problematic if you don’t know the right way of doing it.

So, how to remove the golf cart steering wheel in the right way? Well, here we have covered the process in a few simple steps. Take a look.

Step 1: Remove The Bolts

First, you remove the two bolts on the back of the steering wheel. Once you remove the bolts, you can take off the first layer sheet on the wheel.

You need a wrench or bolt remover to take it off by the way. After that, you would find a nut at the center of the steering wheel coming from the thread with size 15 or 16.

You need to take that off too. This would be pretty tight so a wrench might not be enough but a bolt remover.

Step 2: Loosen The Steering Wheel

Now, the big part comes which is taking off the wheel from the thread. For this, you need a regular hammer. Now, sit on the golf cart and put your knees under the steering wheel in a way so you push it upwards.

With that, take the hammer and tap on the thread which you take the nut from. Tap on it 4 to 5 times or even more unless you see the thread going down and the steering wheel coming up.

Keep on pulling off the steering wheel with your leg while and after you tap on the thread. The wheel would come loose to an extent but not come off entirely.

Step 3: Take off The Wheel Using The Bolt Remover

This time you need to take the bolt remover again to rotate the thread. As the steering wheel is already loose now, it will start coming off when you rotate the thread with the bolt remover.

Finally, give it a strong pull to remove the steering wheel. So, that’s how you can take off a golf cart steering wheel.

How Do I Put On A New Golf Cart Steering Wheel?

You now know how to remove the golf cart steering wheel. So, if you are up for installing a new wheel, you need to follow the steps of this too. Here, we have covered how you can install a new steering wheel.

Step 1: Gather The Supplies

You first need to arrange all the necessary equipment to carry out the operation where you need a managed drill, socket, and Allen key. 

Step 2: Line Up The Steering Column

Now, line up the new steering column with the original one. On that, you will then install the steering hub which is for the bolts to be put for your steering wheel. Now, put back the steering column nut to tighten it.

Step 3: Align The Steering Wheel

This time, you need to align the steering wheel and put on the center cap. Finally, put on the accent ring on the steering wheel and secure it with the supplied bolts. 

Make sure you align the steering wheel, center cap, and accent ring properly which is very important for the wheel. Once you do this, you are ready to go with your new steering wheel.

So, this is how you can install a new golf cart steering wheel.

What Happens If I Fail To Put Off/On The Steering Wheel Right?

Removing or installing a new steering wheel on your golf cart could be vulnerable. If you are not putting it right, you would have to go through a few adverse consequences.

So, what happens if I fail to align the steering wheel of the golf cart properly? Well, you may come across similar issues to that of a car.

Now, take a look here to know about the consequences in detail that you may go through with your golf cart.

Problem 1: Disruption in The Direction

If the steering wheel is not aligned right, you can not rotate it properly. Due to this, the golf cart would have disruptions going in directions which can lead to accidents. So, straightening the steering wheel is important.

Problem 2: Wear-outs of Tires

When the steering wheel is misaligned, it can result in a number of issues. Problems with tires are common for a steering wheel placed improperly. 

The tires tend to wear out quickly as the steering wheel can not rotate the cartwheels properly when needed. Due to this, you may need to replace the golf cart wheels earlier than the general time.

So, these are the common problems you may face if you fail to place the steering wheel of your golf cart right.

What To Consider Removing Or Installing A Steering Wheel?

If you are removing or installing a steering wheel of a golf cart for the first time, you may not have many insights about it. Remember that there are some simple yet useful things that you a first-timer can miss out on.

So, here we have covered some common things that you can consider when removing or installing the steering wheel.

• The first thing to remember is to take enough time for this, especially if you are doing it for the first time.
• Make sure you keep the front and rear tires fully straight when you are taking off the steering wheel.
• Try to keep some penetrating oil when you are taking off and installing it so that the work does not get disrupted. You can also keep relevant oil for your golf cart.
• You need to see the threads on both sides of the steering rack. Make sure the number of threads on both sides is equal.
• Once you start installing the steering wheel, see if the wheels of the golf cart move. You need to check and then tighten the nuts properly.

So, these are the few things to consider while you install a steering wheel on your golf cart.

FAQs.

Coming all the way here, you now know the steps to remove the steering wheel of your golf cart. Here, we have got some additional info that can enlighten your knowledge to an even greater extent.

Final Words

Now you have a detailed idea of how to remove the golf cart steering wheel. We believe you can now take off the steering wheel very easily by yourself in the right way.

Although we have come to the end, we have got a last tip for you before we wrap up. Try not to replace the steering wheel of the cart very often. Rather you go for the symptoms of any issues with it to get it replaced.

This would save the harmony of your golf cart and also save money of yours. All the best.

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