When I pulled mine to put a wheel from a '72 on a few months ago, I
loosened (but didn't remove) the bolt, and then used my knees to push
the wheel to me, and rapped on the column end with a hammer. I don't
think you're going to have much luck without the wheel on the hub.
Frank Krajewski wrote:
> I know this subject has been beat to death on here but as usual I didn't pay
> much attention as I didn't have the problem. Now I am faced with attempting
> to remove a very stubborn wheel on my 1980 MGB LE. I have been soaking the
> splines in PB Blaster for a week, have unbolted and removed the actual wheel
> from the hub so all I have left is to remove the remaining hub from the shaft.
> Despite all my tugging and frequently tapping on the underside there is no
> sign of movement. I need to remove it so I can replace the turn signal
> assembly which has decided that it no longer wants to indicate left turns or
> flash the headlights. On this model the turn signal assembly slides down over
> the shaft which requires removal of the steering wheel. I have been looking
> for a reasonably priced steering wheel removal tool but everything I have
> looked at doesn't appear to work with the MGB. Has anyone acquired such a
> tool? If so I would appreciate a lead. Thanks.
> Frank "Swamp Yankee" Krajewski
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