A puller is the easiest and most reliable way.
If you are lucky (I seldom am) try this first:
1. Remove the nut at the top of the shaft
2. Remove the horn switch mechanism
3. Squirt a little Liquid Wrench on to
the area where the shaft splines
engage the steering wheel.
4. Give the Liquid Wrench a while to work.
5. Try pulling the steering wheel.
6. When that doesn't work put the nut
back on the shaft and run it down
to the point that the top face
of the nut is flush with the end
of the shaft.
7. Have your son sit in the driver's seat
and jam his knees under the bottom
of the steering wheel rim asserting
pressure towards himself.
8. Have your son pull on the top part of
the steering wheel with his hands.
9. Using a brass hammer (or steel if you
are lucky, I seldom am) squarely hit
the end of the shaft & nut. When
this doesn't work go to your FLAPS
and buy a puller.
10. Whatever you do, don't hit the end of
the shaft with anything without the
nut in place. Chances are very good
that you will ruin the threads.
-----Original Message-----
From: Eugene Powell [mailto:epowell@woh.rr.com]
Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2001 8:03 PM
To: oletrucks@autox.team.net
Subject: [oletrucks] 54 Chevy truck
Hi,
Can anyone tell me if I have to use a puller to get my steering wheel off
the
column? My son and I are trying to get the truck ready for sand blasting.
G. Powell
54 Chevy truck
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