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oldblue1968chevy · 05-31-2009, 04:53 PM

okay, got the cap off, the the horn button thing, then the 3/4 nut, and pulling like crazy and nothing, wats next lol

**michael bustamante** · 05-31-2009, 05:16 PM

you have to get a steering wheel puller. you can usually borrow them from autozone, or o reilys,checkers. be sure and put a mark on the wheel and the hub so you can re-align the wheel properly

oldblue1968chevy · 05-31-2009, 05:18 PM

lol its already not aligned properly...

is there anyway i can pull it without the steeriing wheel puller? thanks!

msgross · 05-31-2009, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

lol its already not aligned properly...

is there anyway i can pull it without the steeriing wheel puller? thanks!

you really need to use a puller so that you don't damage anything.. You could rig up something I guess... It's basically one center bolt with a T-bar that has two bolts the screw into the steering wheel. Any type of puller should work...

**Stocker** · 05-31-2009, 05:23 PM

Maybe if there's room behind the wheel to swing a bfh

I bought a wheel puller many years ago -- cheap, and a great investment. It just works so well for the purpose.

oldblue1968chevy · 05-31-2009, 05:40 PM

ima try a gear puller brb i'll letcha know how it goes lol

oldblue1968chevy · 05-31-2009, 06:20 PM

didnt work ou tlol

cdowns · 05-31-2009, 06:30 PM

with the shaft nut loose even with the ends of the threads but not off you scrunch up in the seat put pressure on the back of the steering wheel with your knees then with a hammer yougive the nut a good solid whack //it's usually good enough to break the wheel ffree of the shaft taper// have done this hundreds of times and havent damaged a thing

UltraBlue71 · 06-02-2009, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

with the shaft nut loose even with the ends of the threads but not off you scrunch up in the seat put pressure on the back of the steering wheel with your knees then with a hammer yougive the nut a good solid whack //it's usually good enough to break the wheel ffree of the shaft taper// have done this hundreds of times and havent damaged a thing

Thats how i was taught too, thats the time tested barnyard technique! I was yanking on one once it came off and damn near broke my nose when it hit me!

oldblue1968chevy · 05-31-2009, 06:33 PM

o well too late its all back together now lol

will a 72 steering wheel fit a 68 ima try to fix the cracks that're in mine lol

Longhorn Man · 06-02-2009, 06:22 PM

a $15 cheapie puller is a good investment. It can be used here and there, and doesn't take much room at all when not being used.
Ive done the pull methos, I've done the hammer method, and in all reality, it just isn't worth it.

05-31-2009, 04:53 PM	#1
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	how to remove steering wheel? okay, got the cap off, the the horn button thing, then the 3/4 nut, and pulling like crazy and nothing, wats next lol __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

05-31-2009, 05:16 PM	#2
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,858	Re: how to remove steering wheel? you have to get a steering wheel puller. you can usually borrow them from autozone, or o reilys,checkers. be sure and put a mark on the wheel and the hub so you can re-align the wheel properly __________________ 1967custom

05-31-2009, 05:18 PM	#3
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: how to remove steering wheel? lol its already not aligned properly... is there anyway i can pull it without the steeriing wheel puller? thanks! __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

05-31-2009, 05:23 PM	#5
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,692	Re: how to remove steering wheel? Maybe if there's room behind the wheel to swing a bfh I bought a wheel puller many years ago -- cheap, and a great investment. It just works so well for the purpose. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay Last edited by Stocker; 05-31-2009 at 05:25 PM.

05-31-2009, 05:40 PM	#6
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: how to remove steering wheel? ima try a gear puller brb i'll letcha know how it goes lol __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

05-31-2009, 06:20 PM	#7
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: how to remove steering wheel? didnt work ou tlol __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

05-31-2009, 06:30 PM	#8
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: how to remove steering wheel? with the shaft nut loose even with the ends of the threads but not off you scrunch up in the seat put pressure on the back of the steering wheel with your knees then with a hammer yougive the nut a good solid whack //it's usually good enough to break the wheel ffree of the shaft taper// have done this hundreds of times and havent damaged a thing __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

05-31-2009, 06:33 PM	#10
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: how to remove steering wheel? o well too late its all back together now lol will a 72 steering wheel fit a 68 ima try to fix the cracks that're in mine lol __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

06-02-2009, 06:22 PM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: how to remove steering wheel? a $15 cheapie puller is a good investment. It can be used here and there, and doesn't take much room at all when not being used. Ive done the pull methos, I've done the hammer method, and in all reality, it just isn't worth it.



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