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DogueParamour · 01-13-2017, 03:46 PM

This is my first crack on removing my steering wheel and I'm stuck at the hub. Do I need a steering wheel puller to remove the hub? Thanks in advance on any help!

- Jeremy

*randy500* · 01-13-2017, 04:16 PM

Of course you need a steering wheel puller, you always need a steering wheel puller...use the puller in the straight across 5/16 bolt holes and pull it. You didn't have to remove the wheel from the hub to do this. You can use a harmonic balance puller if you get some 5/16 course thread bolts and flat washers the right length.

Nice wheel by the way...

**truckster** · 01-13-2017, 04:21 PM

I would always recommend using a steering wheel puller. I know other have their special ways of removing them, but I don't recommend any of them.

El Dorado Jim · 01-13-2017, 04:34 PM

yes you need a steering wheel puller, you should be able to get one at autozone , buy it dont rent it ,then you have it forever

James the III · 01-13-2017, 08:01 PM

or the two person way..
put the nut back on but not tight, just flush with the shaft end..
and while one person is pulling on the wheel , the other gives the shaft/nut a good smack with a hammer.. pop it's loose, take nut off and remove..

same idea that works on tie rods and ball joints..

DogueParamour · 01-13-2017, 09:14 PM

Thank you for the quick responses! The puller got it done.

blf · 01-13-2017, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by randy500

Of course you need a steering wheel puller, you always need a steering wheel puller...

You know I figured the same thing, bought one, got this far, hooked it up, and it came off so easy I'm positive I could've just pulled on it.

*randy500* · 01-13-2017, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blf

You know I figured the same thing, bought one, got this far, hooked it up, and it came off so easy I'm positive I could've just pulled on it.

I've had that happen too, I should start the job with a good tug to see if it will come off.

cdowns · 01-14-2017, 12:30 PM

steering wheel pullers are way overrated I've removed thousands of steering wheels and hubs by myself without ever needing one// you just need to b able to outthink it

davepl · 01-14-2017, 01:35 PM

I've tried to outthink my column but it always ends up in a stalemate, just like our staring contents. I use a harmonic balancer puller with skinny bolts, but whatever works!

Shady Rascal · 01-14-2017, 09:09 PM

I don't like to stress out steering wheels by jerking on them too hard. It can cause cracks in the finish of the wheel. The puller saves those worries.

Andy4639 · 01-15-2017, 08:40 AM

Puller's are cheap. They don't put stress on the wheel as mentioned.

01-13-2017, 03:46 PM	#1
DogueParamour Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Indio, Ca Posts: 54	Need advice on removing steering wheel hub This is my first crack on removing my steering wheel and I'm stuck at the hub. Do I need a steering wheel puller to remove the hub? Thanks in advance on any help! - Jeremy Attached Images

01-13-2017, 04:16 PM	#2
randy500 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 6,873	Re: Need advice on removing steering wheel hub Of course you need a steering wheel puller, you always need a steering wheel puller...use the puller in the straight across 5/16 bolt holes and pull it. You didn't have to remove the wheel from the hub to do this. You can use a harmonic balance puller if you get some 5/16 course thread bolts and flat washers the right length. Nice wheel by the way...

01-13-2017, 04:21 PM	#3
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,875	Re: Need advice on removing steering wheel hub I would always recommend using a steering wheel puller. I know other have their special ways of removing them, but I don't recommend any of them.

01-13-2017, 04:34 PM	#4
El Dorado Jim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: El Dorado Ca Posts: 3,374	Re: Need advice on removing steering wheel hub yes you need a steering wheel puller, you should be able to get one at autozone , buy it dont rent it ,then you have it forever

01-13-2017, 08:01 PM	#5
James the III Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: lowell ma Posts: 750	Re: Need advice on removing steering wheel hub or the two person way.. put the nut back on but not tight, just flush with the shaft end.. and while one person is pulling on the wheel , the other gives the shaft/nut a good smack with a hammer.. pop it's loose, take nut off and remove.. same idea that works on tie rods and ball joints..

01-13-2017, 09:14 PM	#6
DogueParamour Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Indio, Ca Posts: 54	Re: Need advice on removing steering wheel hub Thank you for the quick responses! The puller got it done.

01-14-2017, 12:30 PM	#9
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Need advice on removing steering wheel hub steering wheel pullers are way overrated I've removed thousands of steering wheels and hubs by myself without ever needing one// you just need to b able to outthink it __________________ 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

01-14-2017, 01:35 PM	#10
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Need advice on removing steering wheel hub I've tried to outthink my column but it always ends up in a stalemate, just like our staring contents. I use a harmonic balancer puller with skinny bolts, but whatever works! __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

01-14-2017, 09:09 PM	#11
Shady Rascal Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Weatherford Texas Posts: 306	Re: Need advice on removing steering wheel hub I don't like to stress out steering wheels by jerking on them too hard. It can cause cracks in the finish of the wheel. The puller saves those worries.

01-15-2017, 08:40 AM	#12
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Need advice on removing steering wheel hub Puller's are cheap. They don't put stress on the wheel as mentioned. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.



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