The biggest problem with the "Bigger Hammer" method is risking damage to the
steering column bearings. I used this method once to remove the steering
wheel on a '69 GT only to find that the bearing race at the lower end was
held together with a plastic material. Needless to say, it disintegrated and
needed to be replaced with a custom made part, as they are no longer
available (if they ever were). Use care, or you could end up with bigger
problems than you started out with!
Doc
In a message dated 10/10/99 10:01:05 AM Mountain Daylight Time,
paul.hunt1@virgin.net writes:
> On a B the usual method is to slacken the nut a little (but make sure it
> still has plenty of turns engaged to stop the wheel hitting you in the face
> when it finally does come free), brace the knees behind the rim so putting
> force on the wheel in an 'off'ward direction, then hit the end of the shaft
> with a hammer i.e. down into the column. You might like to place one
hammer
> on the end of the shaft and hit that with another, and/or use eye
> protection.
>
> PaulH.
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