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FlameOut · 01-30-2015, 03:52 PM

I know this has been asked a million times, and I found some threads concerning the removal of the steering wheel, but nothing is pulling this thing off. I know some said theirs came off easily just by pulling with their hands, other used a puller.

I have the nut backed off, and I've been pulling, beating with rubber mallet, used a wheel puller, but this thing won't budge. I even cut the steering wheel to see if I could see something I'm missing. It's just a matter of removing the large center nut, and sliding the wheel off, right? I thought about applying some heat, but I know there are some plastic parts in there. I almost to the point of looking for another column because I'm also having shifting problems

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EARNHARDT#3 · 01-30-2015, 04:10 PM

Mine was a female dog too. Ended up using my impact on the puller and it popped right off.

**Stocker** · 01-30-2015, 04:19 PM

Try soaking it with a good penetrating fluid overnight, it might just be rusted in place.

71meangreenc10 · 01-30-2015, 04:38 PM

That is one angry steering wheel....

Smitty

CrewCab59 · 01-30-2015, 04:48 PM

It would also help by using a washers so the bolt isn't pulling past the fork, using a short bolt and pulling straight up. You need to a dead blow hammer or a pall pein hammer and smack the center bolt ( don't have to hit it very hard ) .

It will come loose.

Scott

Ozark Tim · 01-30-2015, 05:10 PM

Dang, that is the color steering wheel I have been looking for high and low. What, when it does come off are you replacing it with?
Other than a few crazy looking bolts there I don't see any reason it should not come off.

see ten · 01-30-2015, 06:54 PM

Watched my dad remove many a steering wheel with a couple 4lb hammers... back off the nut (kinda like you've got it). Hold one hammer against the nut... and apply a swift blow with the other... usually fell off in his lap.

same principle applies to steering arms...

I've never seen one that seems as stubborn as what you're working with. I agree with the previous statement about using washers to keep the heads of the bolts from pulling through.

FlameOut · 01-30-2015, 07:24 PM

I soaked it with some PB blaster and will give it another shot tomorrow. I did break off my 4 way flasher button though. Hopefully that's an easy fix.

I haven't found a new replacement wheel yet, but I do have a 67 Chevelle and a 68 Impala wheel. Will either of those fit?

01-30-2015, 03:52 PM	#1
FlameOut Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 712	Steering wheel removal problems I know this has been asked a million times, and I found some threads concerning the removal of the steering wheel, but nothing is pulling this thing off. I know some said theirs came off easily just by pulling with their hands, other used a puller. I have the nut backed off, and I've been pulling, beating with rubber mallet, used a wheel puller, but this thing won't budge. I even cut the steering wheel to see if I could see something I'm missing. It's just a matter of removing the large center nut, and sliding the wheel off, right? I thought about applying some heat, but I know there are some plastic parts in there. I almost to the point of looking for another column because I'm also having shifting problems __________________ Bill 2004 Chevy Silverado Z71 Ext Cab 1500 1972 Chevy K-10 SOLD 1967 Chevelle SS

01-30-2015, 04:10 PM	#2
EARNHARDT#3 Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: PA Posts: 1,417	Re: Steering wheel removal problems Mine was a female dog too. Ended up using my impact on the puller and it popped right off.

01-30-2015, 04:38 PM	#4
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,179	Re: Steering wheel removal problems That is one angry steering wheel.... Smitty __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time 70 G20 Red-E-Kamp Conversion "I'm your Boogy Van"

01-30-2015, 04:48 PM	#5
CrewCab59 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Knoxville,TN Posts: 1,185	Re: Steering wheel removal problems It would also help by using a washers so the bolt isn't pulling past the fork, using a short bolt and pulling straight up. You need to a dead blow hammer or a pall pein hammer and smack the center bolt ( don't have to hit it very hard ) . It will come loose. Scott __________________ 1972 Custom Deluxe 20 4x4 burb 1971 GMC SWB CST 4x4 1972 GMC k20 4x4 (X- brush truck ) 1971 Chevy CST Blazer 4x4 1971 Chevy C/10 1970 Cab Chassis C30 157" 1971 Cab Chassis Custom 30 Deluxe 157" 292/4spd ( Napco Replica ) 1988 Chevy V30 4x4 wrecker challenger 4812

01-30-2015, 05:10 PM	#6
Ozark Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oakville, MO Posts: 1,018	Re: Steering wheel removal problems Dang, that is the color steering wheel I have been looking for high and low. What, when it does come off are you replacing it with? Other than a few crazy looking bolts there I don't see any reason it should not come off.

01-30-2015, 04:19 PM	#3
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,722	Re: Steering wheel removal problems Try soaking it with a good penetrating fluid overnight, it might just be rusted in place. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

01-30-2015, 06:54 PM	#7
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Steering wheel removal problems Watched my dad remove many a steering wheel with a couple 4lb hammers... back off the nut (kinda like you've got it). Hold one hammer against the nut... and apply a swift blow with the other... usually fell off in his lap. same principle applies to steering arms... I've never seen one that seems as stubborn as what you're working with. I agree with the previous statement about using washers to keep the heads of the bolts from pulling through.

01-30-2015, 07:24 PM	#8
FlameOut Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 712	Re: Steering wheel removal problems I soaked it with some PB blaster and will give it another shot tomorrow. I did break off my 4 way flasher button though. Hopefully that's an easy fix. I haven't found a new replacement wheel yet, but I do have a 67 Chevelle and a 68 Impala wheel. Will either of those fit? __________________ Bill 2004 Chevy Silverado Z71 Ext Cab 1500 1972 Chevy K-10 SOLD 1967 Chevelle SS



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