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alf1096 · 08-30-2005, 08:37 PM

I have a 70 chevy that I need to get the sterring wheel plate off. The only problem is that is thought I knew how but I was wrong. The three bolt holes that are in the steering mount are stripped and I want to replace it. But how to I get if off. I am no even sure that the steering column is origional any help please. Auto Zone have me a puller for a retainer plate but it will not thread onto the center column bolt.

thanks

JimKshortstep4x4 · 08-30-2005, 08:45 PM

That is an adapter and it looks like it is made out of aluminum. I would drill and tap the three holes for the next larger thread size and hook your puller up to it. Spray the taper down with a penetrating oil. Once you have the puller hooked up, tighten the center bolt of the puller and give it a quick rap with a hammer. The aluminum may be seized to the steel shaft.

Good luck!

Jim

alf1096 · 08-30-2005, 09:33 PM

Do you have a pic of a puller the two pullers auto zone said I needed both have not fit

3 on the tree · 08-30-2005, 10:24 PM

The puller is shaped like a "Y" with a threaded hole in the center. Each arm of the Y is a long slot, so the bolts will fit bout any pattern.

alf1096 · 08-30-2005, 10:42 PM

Would a gear puller work??

alf1096 · 08-31-2005, 01:04 PM

Someone told me it is a grant steering wheel adapter hub. Do they just slide on or are they attached to anything. I dont want to start pulling on it a break something else.

sneakysnake · 08-31-2005, 01:37 PM

You need a puller like this. The shaft is splined and tapered so they seldom just slip off after the nut is off. you may can use a 2or3 claw puller if you can grab a hold of the edge,just watch your plastic blinker assy.

08-30-2005, 08:37 PM	#1
alf1096 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 124	Steering Wheel Help I have a 70 chevy that I need to get the sterring wheel plate off. The only problem is that is thought I knew how but I was wrong. The three bolt holes that are in the steering mount are stripped and I want to replace it. But how to I get if off. I am no even sure that the steering column is origional any help please. Auto Zone have me a puller for a retainer plate but it will not thread onto the center column bolt. thanks Attached Images Last edited by alf1096; 08-30-2005 at 08:39 PM.

08-31-2005, 01:37 PM	#7
sneakysnake It's a catastrophic success. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,077	You need a puller like this. The shaft is splined and tapered so they seldom just slip off after the nut is off. you may can use a 2or3 claw puller if you can grab a hold of the edge,just watch your plastic blinker assy. Attached Images

08-30-2005, 08:45 PM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	That is an adapter and it looks like it is made out of aluminum. I would drill and tap the three holes for the next larger thread size and hook your puller up to it. Spray the taper down with a penetrating oil. Once you have the puller hooked up, tighten the center bolt of the puller and give it a quick rap with a hammer. The aluminum may be seized to the steel shaft. Good luck! Jim

08-30-2005, 09:33 PM	#3
alf1096 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 124	Do you have a pic of a puller the two pullers auto zone said I needed both have not fit

08-30-2005, 10:24 PM	#4
3 on the tree Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 393	The puller is shaped like a "Y" with a threaded hole in the center. Each arm of the Y is a long slot, so the bolts will fit bout any pattern.

08-30-2005, 10:42 PM	#5
alf1096 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 124	Would a gear puller work??

08-31-2005, 01:04 PM	#6
alf1096 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 124	Someone told me it is a grant steering wheel adapter hub. Do they just slide on or are they attached to anything. I dont want to start pulling on it a break something else.



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