I can't get this nut off! Tips?

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Jan 19, 2012 | 10:05 PM

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FcarGo

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Hard to tell on the app, but is that a torx bolt? Looks similar to the torx (45?) on my old b5 a4 steering wheel

Jan 19, 2012 | 10:21 PM

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I have no idea. This is my first attempt at being a "mechanic."

Gotta start somewhere.....so I'll start on my 38 year old Porsche lol.

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Jan 19, 2012 | 10:24 PM

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Sean put a propane torch on it in short intervals. Should work...

Jan 19, 2012 | 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by sean73T

I have no idea. This is my first attempt at be a "mechanic."

Gotta start somewhere.....so I'll start on my 38 year old Porsche lol.

Steering wheels on 997's (996's as well?) are held in by a centerbolt that can be removed with a 12-point multitool or a 6 pt T-55 torx bit. I don't see any ridges in the center of that bolt, but if there are, you may want to try a few of the larger torx bits.