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69-Chevy-350 · 01-14-2004, 07:11 PM

Ok I am asking a dumb question but I don't want to break anything. How do you get the steering wheel off. Mine is all cracked (whose isn't) and I want to restore it. I took the horn button off, horn assembly out and the nut off, but the wheel doesn't come off. Do I need to pry it or is there something else I am missing? Thanks for the assistance.

Old Dave · 01-14-2004, 07:18 PM

You need a steering wheel puller to get the wheel off if it hasn't been off in a while. They are not that expensive, under $15 at most auto parts stores. Some stores will even rent you the tool with a credit card for a deposit. Note the position of the wheel before you take it off!

SWEET7T · 01-14-2004, 08:06 PM

there are two threaded holes in the middle of your wheel. You set the puller on there, screw two bolts into those holes and the puller rests against the steering shaft. Use a wrench or ratchet on the puller and it will slide right off.

Just remember where you wheel was on the shaft, otherwise your wheel will not be where it was, but if your wheel isn't straight when your going straight, you could turn the wheel and put it back on in a different position.

**old Rusty C10** · 01-14-2004, 08:11 PM

if you want a cheap one you can get them for a few bucks on northern online.

greasemonkey · 01-14-2004, 09:06 PM

Or you can make your own with a flat piece of metal, two bolts and a couple washers. Nobody thought my homemade puller would work, but it did several times; ugly as hell but functional. I lost it though, have no idea where it is.

cdowns · 01-14-2004, 10:22 PM

get in the seat brace your knees up under the wheel holh a wooden block on the steering shaft give it a sharp rap with a meavy hammer and the wheel will pop off

01-14-2004, 07:11 PM	#1
69-Chevy-350 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 27	taking steering wheel off Ok I am asking a dumb question but I don't want to break anything. How do you get the steering wheel off. Mine is all cracked (whose isn't) and I want to restore it. I took the horn button off, horn assembly out and the nut off, but the wheel doesn't come off. Do I need to pry it or is there something else I am missing? Thanks for the assistance. __________________ 69 Chevy V8 350 (Project Truck) 97 Chevy Blazer LT (Daily Driver) 81 BMW 528i Fully Restored

01-14-2004, 07:18 PM	#2
Old Dave Is a bullfrog waterproof? Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: OLATHE, KANSAS Posts: 1,130	You need a steering wheel puller to get the wheel off if it hasn't been off in a while. They are not that expensive, under $15 at most auto parts stores. Some stores will even rent you the tool with a credit card for a deposit. Note the position of the wheel before you take it off! __________________ "It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open one's mouth and remove all doubt." Ben Franklin __________________ 1970 Chevy shortbed 2002 Harley Custom Chopper (Long sucker) 1998 K2500 5.7L 5-speed Longbed 1st two are My son's toys...they just live in my garage! 1997 GMC K1500 Suburban 1993 S-10 Blazer 4D (youngest son's daily driver) 2000 Dodge Ram 4WD Ext. Cab (5.9L) Wife is a late year 1951

01-14-2004, 08:06 PM	#3
SWEET7T Try spinnin 4 rear tars Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 757	there are two threaded holes in the middle of your wheel. You set the puller on there, screw two bolts into those holes and the puller rests against the steering shaft. Use a wrench or ratchet on the puller and it will slide right off. Just remember where you wheel was on the shaft, otherwise your wheel will not be where it was, but if your wheel isn't straight when your going straight, you could turn the wheel and put it back on in a different position. __________________ SWEET7T 1970 C10, 2wd, LB, 307/TH350/3.08. PS, PB

01-14-2004, 08:11 PM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,307	if you want a cheap one you can get them for a few bucks on northern online. __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

01-14-2004, 09:06 PM	#5
greasemonkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 2,155	Or you can make your own with a flat piece of metal, two bolts and a couple washers. Nobody thought my homemade puller would work, but it did several times; ugly as hell but functional. I lost it though, have no idea where it is. __________________ 1942 Master Deluxe 1969 C/10 1985 Blazer CUCV 1987 Jimmy 2004 Tahoe 2005 Silverado 1500 2005 Silverado 3500

01-14-2004, 10:22 PM	#6
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	get in the seat brace your knees up under the wheel holh a wooden block on the steering shaft give it a sharp rap with a meavy hammer and the wheel will pop off __________________ 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



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