'02 Steering Wheel removal, torx bit size needed

[mikephotos]

I don't have the Haynes/Chilton for the 2002 Explorer yet so maybe someone here can help. I'm replacing my steering wheel and will need to pickup a torx bit to remove the wheel from the column. Can someone check their manual and let me know the size for that torx bolt. I'd prefer to pickup just the size I need rather than a whole set...thanks!

Mike

 

[Howard]

So long as they have not changed the size since 1997 then I can tell you its a 50.

 

[mikephotos]

Thanks Howard. If I don't get any confirmation for an '02 I'll pickup a T50. If it works, I'll post some pics of the wheel change, if not I'll send you a bill for the useless T50

Mike

 

[Howard]

Well I bought the set as you can never have too many tools. lol

 

[mikephotos]

yeah, 100% right about that...can never have enough tools. just went out for a lunch break (late) and checked the prices of the T50 at the hardware store across from my job. he wanted $3.29 for the T50 and $9.99 for a 15 piece set so went for the set anyway. I'll need the smaller torx bits for other projects so why not. not horrible prices for manhattan so i just bought it.

will post pics/write-up for those that are interested.

mike

 

[mikephotos]

T-50 it was, thanks! Here's the write-up.

http://s88853021.onlinehome.us/explorer/steeringwheel.html

Mike

 

[bmacd]

T-50 it was, thanks! Here's the write-up.

http://s88853021.onlinehome.us/explorer/steeringwheel.html

Mike

did you do that write-up yourself? That's very professional looking and extremely helpful!

-=bmacd=-

 

[mikephotos]

did you do that write-up yourself? That's very professional looking and extremely helpful!

Yes, I did. Thanks! Will try to add more write-ups (how to's) along with trying to complete the website.

Mike