Re: Steering Wheel Removal

Posted by Ross On 2010/5/20 21:30:38

I find this WAY better than a steering wheel puller: get yourself a little piece of flat steel about 2 inches long and about 1/4 inch thick. Drill two holes in it spaced to match the two threaded holes on the steering wheel. Buy two grade eight bolts 5/16-24 thread about an inch long, or maybe 1 1/4. Bolt your new "puller" over the steering shaft after you have removed the horn wire. Alternately tighten the two bolts til the wheel pops loose. If the bolts seem to bottom, just add washers under them. This system can be made at home in a few minutes and will not damage the steering shaft. The same steel with different bolts and a socket as spacer will pull 48-54 wheels and 55-56 wheels.

Yes, the steering shaft is tapered and splined. Note that one spline is missing on the shaft to match a thick spline on the steering wheel for correct reinstallation.