Do it yourself
Frequently asked questions about cars and motorcycles
Car tutorial (Do it yourself) Motorcycle tutorial (Do it yourself) Frequently Asked Questions

Removing the Steering Wheel of a Land Rover Defender

Model: Land Rover Defender MK 5 - Years: 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990
Part: Steering wheel

See other generations:
Video tutorial

Tools needed: Phillips screwdriver, 17mm hex wrench. To remove the steering wheel from the Land Rover Discovery, you only need some technique and skill.

First, position the steering wheel with the front wheels perfectly straight. The front cover of the steering wheel is simply press-fitted.

Just pull the cover towards you. At this point, you will notice the steering lock consisting of a central nut and two Phillips screws. Remove the two screws first, then loosen the nut without removing it. This will prevent the steering wheel from being pulled off suddenly and hitting the operator in the face.

Grip the steering wheel firmly with both hands and alternately pull it towards you while rocking it first to the right and then to the left, until the central nut prevents further extraction. Now completely unscrew the nut and pull the steering wheel towards you.


Updated on 20 March 2026 by ScegliAuto


Related tutorials

Where to Find the Fuse Box of the Land Rover Defender
Where to Find the Fuse Box of the Land Rover Defender
Land Rover Defender (1990-2016 / MK 6) If you want to locate the fuse box in your Land Rover Defender (2007-2011) on your own, just carefully read the following guide and put into practice…
Where to Find the Fuse Box of the Land Rover Defender
Where to Find the Fuse Box of the Land Rover Defender
Land Rover Defender (1990-2016 / MK 6) The box that contains all the various fuses for your Land Rover Defender (2001-2006) is located inside the cabin. With this guide, you will be able t…
Replacing the Fuel Filter on the Land Rover Defender 1
Replacing the Fuel Filter on the Land Rover Defender 1
Land Rover Defender (1983-1990 / MK 5) Discover how to remove and replace the fuel filter on the first series Land Rover Defender by following these simple steps. First, open the hood of y…

Other guides you may be interested in

How to reset the tyre pressure warning light on the Kia Niro EV?

To reset the tyre pressure warning light on the Kia Niro EV, inflate the tyres until they reach the correct pressure value. This value is indicated on the sticker attached to the driver's door pillar. Once the tyres are inflated, turn on the instrument cluster to check that the warning light has completely disappeared from the display. If it is still present, you may need to drive for a few miles to ensure it disappears completely from the screen.

Watch the video!


by ScegliAuto

More videos