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MG MGA - Steering Wheel Nut

Did the nut holding the steering wheel originaly have any type of locking washer? Mine has none and keeps coming loose. If not, my next step is a drop of Loctite.

Ken
L Caya

It is a well known fact that car safety on the road today is largely down to the nut holding the steering wheel. _ Sorry Ken - I couldn't resist that.
Cam Cunningham

From memory there is a large shake-proof washer under the nut (not the one holding the steering wheel!).
Barry Bahnisch

My Service Parts List does not show a washer.
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Mick


M F Anderson

I've never seen a lockwasher used in this application, either on the MGA or other cars I have worked on over the years.
C Schaefer

Ken,
There is no lock tab on the steering wheel nut.
Use the WFW......
I have to second Cam's remarks.....:)

Gerry
G T Foster

My problem was how to get them loose!!
Barry
BM Gannon

I'm convinced that their was no lock washer or locking tab. Unless someone has a better idea I guess I will use a little Loctite. Thanks for your imput, I got the answers I expected, however, I thought there would be more about the Nut holding the wheel, thanks Cam.

Thanks Again,
Ken

L Caya

No washer and I've never needed to Loctite them either. The usual tightening when you install them never seems to allow them to get loose. Wonder what is up with yours. Are you tightening it reasonably well?

Nothing wrong with Loctite I suppose, just wonder what you should need it.
Bill Spohn

I would not use locktite. The shaft is tapered. The taper fit is why they are so difficult to remove later. Once tightened properly it will not come loose. All locktite will do is aggravate the next person who has to remove it.
R J Brown

Your inner steering shaft may be too far forward, causing the steering wheel to bottom against the steering outer tube and not seat fully on the taper. Then after using it for a while, the inner shaft may be working out slightly allowing the wheel to be loose again. Adjust the inner shaft back (out) several inches, then tighten the nut and see if it stays tight.
Ed Bell

Tip on getting the steering wheel straight, ie horizontal when driving straight - fit the steeering wheel and nut loosely, and then take the car out on the road. Drive it in a straight line for a bit, and then stop, remove the nut, and move the wheel on the splines until it is horizontal. Then fit and tighten the nut. Trying to get the wheel straight in the garage can be frustrating and will be different when you get out on the road!
Peter.
P. Tilbury

Ed I think your on to the root cause of my problem, I don't believe the wheel is seating properly on the tapper. This weekend I will investigate.
Thanks for your help.

Ken Caya
L Caya



Hi there Ken, If the problem persists Try tightening & then take a centre punch and punch it where the threads meet, this won't stop anyone from removing it at a later date, and should solve your problem.

Regards. Rod.
R.A. Gregg

This thread was discussed between 12/09/2008 and 18/09/2008

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