Been out of town over the weekend and when I get back I’ll give it a try. Had another thought and that is slightly raise the opposite wheel, place chocks against the wheel, then lower the car again on that side. That way the chocks are really stuck in there. I have 4 Harbor Freight steel collapsible chocks with rubber on the surface that touches the floor and I’ll try those too. The rubber might help to really lock things in and help stop wheel movement. I’ll report back on how it worked this evening when I get home.

 

One idea that I haven't tried - do our cars have a steering lock if the car is turned off? That would presumably prevent the turning. When I changed mine to my winters, I had my 13 year old son hold the brake down and hold the steering wheel. He enjoyed helping out.

 

No, wheel does not lock, but it does remind me of something I read somewhere. Someone mentioned placing a long stick that extended the width of the car and was put through each window. Then they tied/locked down the steering wheel onto the stick. Steering wheel, attached to the stick, would not move because the door prevented the stick from moving down on either side. Obviously, you would have to put a towel on something on each door to prevent the stick from doing damage, and find a good method to lock the steering wheel to the stick without scratching or damaging it. Tried to find where I read it on the net, but no luck.

 

This?

 

No, but interesting contraptions - where do you get them ?

 

Anybody still have "the club" hanging around their garage? That may work.

 

I think we have all found this to be a common problem. I have been successful in keeping the front wheel from turning by using the following technique:
- Have one front tire on the ground, which is the one you are not working on.
- Before starting the torquing process, be sure the front wheel being torqued is absolutely straight.
- When torquing, be sure the wrench and pressure you are applying are exactly parallel to the wheel (no angle).

 

^^+1 on this. Was out of town over the weekend and when I got back this afternoon, gave this a try. Worked like a champ, wheel straight and torque wrench parallel to the wheel is key. Get the torque wrench out of alignment (not parallel), and the wheel turns. Thanks so much 911carreradriver!

 

Will “The Club” work? Ha, just saw post 21. This seems like it could work if there’s no slop in the wheel with it on.

 

I don't have one, but search for "wheel alignment steering wheel lock" and you'll find a bunch of options.

 

[QUOTE=Lava Fire;14648479]I don't have one, but search for "wheel alignment steering wheel lock" and you'll find a bunch of options.[/QTOTE]

Thanks @Lava - not sure tool would prevent steering wheel from moving under the 400 plus ft/lb torque.

Found vid of a diy for the steering wheel lock contraption I was describing in post 18. Leaving opposite tire wheel on the ground might be an easier solution, lol.

 

Leaving opposite side front on the ground worked fine for me.

 

I was also wondering if the wheel holder tools they typically use for alignments might work...


Here's one on Amazon, they have less expensive / lighter duty ones as well.

 

When my GTS shows up in a couple of months, Pulling a wheel is one of the first things I want to try. Unfortunately I'll have to spend another $300-$400 for the torque wrench & breaker bar. I'm not ashamed to admit I have no earthly idea what 440 ft-lbs of torque feels like, so I can't fake it and say close enough.

 

Why would you want to do it yourself? Much less by yourself?