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Title: how to remove steering whee
Post by: waldo786 on July 14, 2013, 06:26:51 PM

Hello all, I'm trying to remove my steering wheel but it looks like I need a puller to remove it?  I got off the horn, unscrewed the three screws and undid the large nut on there, but no dice in getting it off so I'm assuming I need a puller.  Just asking as I didn't need one when working on my 66 Mustang, it just came right off.

Title: Re: how to remove steering whee
Post by: Pinto5.0 on July 14, 2013, 07:08:16 PM

I've got some off by wiggling but some needed a puller.

Title: Re: how to remove steering whee
Post by: HOSS429 on July 14, 2013, 08:03:06 PM

i press up agianst the wheel with my knees and give the center stud a whack with a big hammer ..

Title: Re: how to remove steering whee
Post by: waldo786 on July 14, 2013, 11:16:26 PM

Thanks for the replies, I do believe I have a rubber mallet here, might try that first, otherwise I will probably just get a puller from the store.

Title: Re: how to remove steering whee
Post by: Pinto5.0 on July 15, 2013, 03:12:32 PM

A cheap puller is under 10 bucks. It's worth it to have it in your toolbox. Mine's 20 years old & has pulled dozens of wheels. This wont be the only time you need it.

Title: Re: how to remove steering whee
Post by: JoeBob on July 15, 2013, 05:47:49 PM

last time I needed one I got it on loan from Checker auto parts no charge

Title: Re: how to remove steering whee
Post by: 74 PintoWagon on July 15, 2013, 09:48:06 PM

Pullers are cheap or just make one, when you come across a wheel that's real tight you'll be glad you have one.

Title: Re: how to remove steering whee
Post by: James Meter on July 20, 2013, 05:28:16 PM

got mine from O'Riely's for around $12.00. It's all steel too.

Title: Re: how to remove steering whee
Post by: waldo786 on July 21, 2013, 02:52:06 PM

Ended up buying a puller - had to look online to figure out how to use it, but I got the wheel off!