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1970heavychevy · 10-24-2008, 09:47 AM

I have a 70 C10 and need to remove my steering wheel to get to my turn signal switch. I have removed the nut in the center and the horn assembly but it won't come off. Is there a secret or something I'm missing? It's not a tilt wheel.

cdowns · 10-24-2008, 09:52 AM

steering wheel puller needed

1970heavychevy · 10-24-2008, 09:57 AM

That sounds easy enough. Thanks

ChevLoRay · 10-24-2008, 09:59 AM

I agree. You can get one at any auto parts store, and they aren't expensive. It will have a part that has one large bolt that gots into the middle of the part, with wings on the outside of that that will accomodate two more bolts. Those two bolts will thread into the holes on the outside of the center nut that holds the steering wheel to the shaft. With those two bolts threaded into the steering wheel hub, begin tightening the larger center bolt until it feels snug. You don't have to tighten it like torqing a set of heads....just get it snugged down. Then, make sure that the two outer bolts are snugged, too. After that, get a hammer....it doensn't have to be a big one...and tap on the larger center bolt. You should hear a popping sound and the wheel may very well pop off of the shaft. If not, continue the process until it does pop loose.

The tool that I have looks like an H, with a hole in the center for that large bolt. The slots on each side will allow you to adjust the smaller bolts to fit your hub. Make sure the large bolt is centered over the steering column shaft, and not allowed to get off-center.

1320tech · 10-24-2008, 10:02 AM

I just remove the nut and smack the wheel rim @ 3 and 9 oclock real sharp with side of fist sevral times each side put the nut back on 2 or 3 threads and pull wheel off

1970heavychevy · 10-24-2008, 10:05 AM

I tried the smack technique but was scared of breaking something. I'm tired of breaking stuff!

big_al_71 · 10-24-2008, 11:00 AM

Grab it really good and PULL!!!!!

**leddzepp** · 10-24-2008, 11:07 AM

Get a puller from harbor freight....cheap and easy. You won't damage anything that way

Ravenmocker · 01-21-2009, 08:19 PM

My problem is how to get the Grant Custom hub off the steering wheel shaft. This piece is supposedly connected to the turn signal cancellation device. I do not think the hub is screwed or attached to the shaft but it is not wanting to come off. It looks like it should slide off the spline but I think it needs some persuasion of some type. Anybody removed one of these hubs before? Would a puller work?

cparman · 01-21-2009, 08:51 PM

Listen, you play with bombs. Don't let the steering wheel scare you. I have an aftermarket wheel on my Blazer, and a later model OE on my truck. Loosen the nut on the steering shaft, plant feet firmly on the floor and pull like heck, wiggling the wheel at 3 and 9 o'clock position. It will come off. I do not know if the Grant hub has threaded holes to screw bolts into to attach the puller to. My method is a bit scary the first time, but after you do it a time or two it is like scratching your elbow.

Ya got to put the wheel back on before this way will work

Longhorn Man · 01-21-2009, 09:18 PM

the grant piece won't hold up to that kind of pulling. You'll need the puller for the grant hub.
And while the grab and pull method can work... it's just smarter to spend 10 bucks for a cheap puller. This is one tool that cheap is OK.
On the flip side, sometimes after 40 years, the wheel can become one with the shaft. A torch can be needed sometimes.

FlartBastinSr · 01-21-2009, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

Get a puller from harbor freight....cheap and easy. You won't damage anything that way

I agree. I got one thinking it was a one time deal but wound up using the u-know-what out of it. I've found that when reinstalling the horn and turn signal assembly, it can get kind of fussy in there (horn honking constantly). So expect to install/remove a few times.

**WIDESIDE72** · 01-22-2009, 09:28 AM

you could always unplug the horn under the hood...

63 & 64 Bowties · 01-22-2009, 09:39 AM

If you're gonna buy one, get a harmonic balancer puller. They will work on wheels, then you'll have a puller that you can use for other projects. You'll just need to supply your own two long bolts for the wheel.

big blue 72 · 01-22-2009, 09:47 AM

Good advice from all. but remember to leave the nut screwed on at least a couple of threads so that when you pull the steering wheel off you wont pop yourself in the face and break your nose.

Ask me how I know.................

10-24-2008, 09:47 AM	#1
1970heavychevy busted knuckles Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kennesaw, Georgia Posts: 92	Steering Wheel Removal Help I have a 70 C10 and need to remove my steering wheel to get to my turn signal switch. I have removed the nut in the center and the horn assembly but it won't come off. Is there a secret or something I'm missing? It's not a tilt wheel.

10-24-2008, 09:52 AM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Steering Wheel Removal Help steering wheel puller needed __________________ 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

10-24-2008, 09:57 AM	#3
1970heavychevy busted knuckles Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kennesaw, Georgia Posts: 92	Re: Steering Wheel Removal Help That sounds easy enough. Thanks

10-24-2008, 09:59 AM	#4
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Steering Wheel Removal Help I agree. You can get one at any auto parts store, and they aren't expensive. It will have a part that has one large bolt that gots into the middle of the part, with wings on the outside of that that will accomodate two more bolts. Those two bolts will thread into the holes on the outside of the center nut that holds the steering wheel to the shaft. With those two bolts threaded into the steering wheel hub, begin tightening the larger center bolt until it feels snug. You don't have to tighten it like torqing a set of heads....just get it snugged down. Then, make sure that the two outer bolts are snugged, too. After that, get a hammer....it doensn't have to be a big one...and tap on the larger center bolt. You should hear a popping sound and the wheel may very well pop off of the shaft. If not, continue the process until it does pop loose. The tool that I have looks like an H, with a hole in the center for that large bolt. The slots on each side will allow you to adjust the smaller bolts to fit your hub. Make sure the large bolt is centered over the steering column shaft, and not allowed to get off-center. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

10-24-2008, 10:02 AM	#5
1320tech Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: newparis ohio Posts: 201	Re: Steering Wheel Removal Help I just remove the nut and smack the wheel rim @ 3 and 9 oclock real sharp with side of fist sevral times each side put the nut back on 2 or 3 threads and pull wheel off

10-24-2008, 10:05 AM	#6
1970heavychevy busted knuckles Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kennesaw, Georgia Posts: 92	Re: Steering Wheel Removal Help I tried the smack technique but was scared of breaking something. I'm tired of breaking stuff!

10-24-2008, 11:00 AM	#7
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Steering Wheel Removal Help Grab it really good and PULL!!!!! __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

10-24-2008, 11:07 AM	#8
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: Steering Wheel Removal Help Get a puller from harbor freight....cheap and easy. You won't damage anything that way

01-21-2009, 08:19 PM	#9
Ravenmocker U.S.N. EOD Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 46	Re: Steering Wheel Removal Help My problem is how to get the Grant Custom hub off the steering wheel shaft. This piece is supposedly connected to the turn signal cancellation device. I do not think the hub is screwed or attached to the shaft but it is not wanting to come off. It looks like it should slide off the spline but I think it needs some persuasion of some type. Anybody removed one of these hubs before? Would a puller work?

01-21-2009, 08:51 PM	#10
cparman sharp as a marble Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: atlantic beach,florida Posts: 1,082	Re: Steering Wheel Removal Help Listen, you play with bombs. Don't let the steering wheel scare you. I have an aftermarket wheel on my Blazer, and a later model OE on my truck. Loosen the nut on the steering shaft, plant feet firmly on the floor and pull like heck, wiggling the wheel at 3 and 9 o'clock position. It will come off. I do not know if the Grant hub has threaded holes to screw bolts into to attach the puller to. My method is a bit scary the first time, but after you do it a time or two it is like scratching your elbow. Ya got to put the wheel back on before this way will work Last edited by cparman; 01-21-2009 at 08:51 PM.

01-21-2009, 09:18 PM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Steering Wheel Removal Help the grant piece won't hold up to that kind of pulling. You'll need the puller for the grant hub. And while the grab and pull method can work... it's just smarter to spend 10 bucks for a cheap puller. This is one tool that cheap is OK. On the flip side, sometimes after 40 years, the wheel can become one with the shaft. A torch can be needed sometimes.

01-22-2009, 09:28 AM	#13
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Re: Steering Wheel Removal Help you could always unplug the horn under the hood...

01-22-2009, 09:39 AM	#14
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: Steering Wheel Removal Help If you're gonna buy one, get a harmonic balancer puller. They will work on wheels, then you'll have a puller that you can use for other projects. You'll just need to supply your own two long bolts for the wheel. Attached Images __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

01-22-2009, 09:47 AM	#15
big blue 72 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: hamilton,ohio,usa Posts: 1,499	Re: Steering Wheel Removal Help Good advice from all. but remember to leave the nut screwed on at least a couple of threads so that when you pull the steering wheel off you wont pop yourself in the face and break your nose. Ask me how I know................. __________________ Broken Back Club 72 Club GMC Club Panel truck Club 6 cylinder Club Unfinished Projects Club Outdoor Sportsmens Club



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