removing stubborn steering wheel
 

I removed steering wheels before without a puller but this won,t come off even with one. I was thinking of using a impact but was thinking it might strip the 2 bolts and then I,m hooped. Has anyone used a impact on the steering wheel ?

Re: removing stubborn steering wheel
 

If you are using a straight bar steering wheel puller try using a harmonic balancer puller.

Re: removing stubborn steering wheel
 

crank it tight and then smack the center bolt with a hammer a couple times, it should pop

Re: removing stubborn steering wheel
 

I did hit it with a hammer and nothing. I will try another puller like suggested

Re: removing stubborn steering wheel
 

Sometimes helps letting it sit overnight, little bit of penetrating spray like kroil, and leave the puller on with pressure.

Tap in the morning.

Re: removing stubborn steering wheel
 

The typical harmonic balancer puller has slots that are too far apart for the bolts on a steering wheel. The center will likely damage the threaded portion of the steering column.

I take a short piece of 1/2 or 5/8" flat bar and drill two holes in it, the same distance apart as the threaded holes. Loosen the nut and back it off till a couple of threads are above the center post. This will prevent damaging the threaded center threads. Insert two 5/16" NF bolts through the square stock and tighten till the steering wheel pops. The nut still on the shaft wiil keep it from injuring anybody. A little Anti-Seize on the bolts can help.

Be very careful not to damage the threads. The stud is 9/16" NF and very difficult to repair if damaged. Die nuts this size are difficult to find and often impossible to start straight after the end has been hammered on.

Do not use an impact on the steering wheel. These are puller holes and only used in conjunction with a puller of some type.
Cheers