R ringryan Member Jan 20, 2022 #22 Can I take the steering lock off i.e unscrew it so I can turn the wheels to get it on a recovery truck
Can I take the steering lock off i.e unscrew it so I can turn the wheels to get it on a recovery truck
Nodge68 Well-Known Member Jan 20, 2022 #23 ringryan said: Can I take the steering lock off i.e unscrew it so I can turn the wheels to get it on a recovery truck Click to expand... I don't believe it's possible to remove the steering lock, when it's actually locked. However any decent breakdown driver should be able to get a vehicle on and off the lorry, regardless of the steering being locked, brakes locked on, or whatever.
ringryan said: Can I take the steering lock off i.e unscrew it so I can turn the wheels to get it on a recovery truck Click to expand... I don't believe it's possible to remove the steering lock, when it's actually locked. However any decent breakdown driver should be able to get a vehicle on and off the lorry, regardless of the steering being locked, brakes locked on, or whatever.
Stv123 Active Member Jan 21, 2022 #24 I have never tried it but is it possible to disconnect the steering column from the steering rack?
Stv123 Active Member Jan 21, 2022 #25 If the steering lock has failed would it be cheaper to pick up a second hand steering column?