steering wheel won't come off!!!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

krue · 04-19-2003, 05:07 PM

I need to get my old steering wheel off, but it won't come!!!

whadda I do, I got a puller and have tried beating on it with it under tension. I tried heat, but I almost set the truck on fire. what else can I try?

sam's 72 · 04-19-2003, 05:17 PM

Spray it with penatrating oil. Put the puller back on it, and while it is under a good load, leave the nut on the shaft, just enough to cover the end of the shaft, then while it is under a load with the puller, get a big hammer, and hit right on the nut. It should move. Once you get it off, before you put it back on, use some antisiese on the shaft, so next time it will come on off.
Sam

sam's 72 · 04-19-2003, 05:24 PM

You know what? I meant to say hit the puller shaft.
Sam

krue · 04-19-2003, 06:03 PM

I am gonna go get some penetrating oil, hopefully I won't have to get out the portaband!

**Palf70Step** · 04-19-2003, 09:28 PM

Glad you got it off krue.....yoiu saw where mine ended....with the shaft!!

krue · 04-19-2003, 09:31 PM

Yeah, I got it off, but now I gotta find my thread file. And find the thread where thely discussed using the S-10 wheel.

TERRYP · 04-23-2003, 01:47 PM

Strongest puller: Use grade 8 bolts, tighten up, hit center of puller.

Hugger · 04-23-2003, 02:43 PM

I used a regular puller, and tore the he$$ out of it getting my old one off, but it was trash anyway..

04-19-2003, 05:07 PM	#1
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	steering wheel won't come off!!!! I need to get my old steering wheel off, but it won't come!!! whadda I do, I got a puller and have tried beating on it with it under tension. I tried heat, but I almost set the truck on fire. what else can I try? __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

04-19-2003, 05:17 PM	#2
sam's 72 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Pasadena, Texas, USA Posts: 1,005	Spray it with penatrating oil. Put the puller back on it, and while it is under a good load, leave the nut on the shaft, just enough to cover the end of the shaft, then while it is under a load with the puller, get a big hammer, and hit right on the nut. It should move. Once you get it off, before you put it back on, use some antisiese on the shaft, so next time it will come on off. Sam __________________ 72 LWB chevy truck. Pasadena, Texas

04-19-2003, 05:24 PM	#3
sam's 72 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Pasadena, Texas, USA Posts: 1,005	You know what? I meant to say hit the puller shaft. Sam __________________ 72 LWB chevy truck. Pasadena, Texas

04-19-2003, 06:03 PM	#4
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	I am gonna go get some penetrating oil, hopefully I won't have to get out the portaband! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

04-19-2003, 09:28 PM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Glad you got it off krue.....yoiu saw where mine ended....with the shaft!! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

04-19-2003, 09:31 PM	#6
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Yeah, I got it off, but now I gotta find my thread file. And find the thread where thely discussed using the S-10 wheel. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

04-23-2003, 01:47 PM	#7
TERRYP GYRO GEARLOOSE Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Nevada City, CAEverett, WA Posts: 361	Strongest puller: Use grade 8 bolts, tighten up, hit center of puller. Attached Images __________________ Nevada City, CA Everett, Washington 57 3/4 rat, 235, 3spd 66 C-10 Panel, SWB. 350 from '68, 200R4 tranny, 3.07 rear ratio, restoring 68 C10 LWB 350 4spd, 4.56 rear dump runner 82 Camaro, 305, THM-200-R4 84 Monte Carlo 305 TH350, land tuna 85 Tercel SW, snow runner DISGRACED OUTLAW MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB

04-23-2003, 02:43 PM	#8
Hugger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 137	I used a regular puller, and tore the he$$ out of it getting my old one off, but it was trash anyway.. __________________ 72 LWB - Hugger Orange 350/350 3.73 Next; 335hp GM Crate

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