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jimmY Minnesota

11-21-2007 21:09:39

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how do i pull steering wheel off steering shaft, i removed the nut on top. also, where can i find parts for the international 340 gas utility tractor?THANKS, jIM

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GordoSD

11-22-2007 14:48:14

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Re: 340 gas utility tractor international in reply to jimmY Minnesota, 11-21-2007 21:09:39

This is a three minute job for a sawsall. Cut about 95% of the way through, parallel to the shaft, insert large chisel and give it a whack, and pull it off with your hands.

Gordo

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Al -VA

11-22-2007 09:27:59

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Re: 340 gas utility tractor international in reply to jimmY Minnesota, 11-21-2007 21:09:39

I used a three jaw gear puller and it worked like a charm. I bought a USA made puller for $70. but I admit I have seen made in china pullers for $23. They will also have other uses and you won't beat up your wheel. I wanted to rebuild my old wheel because the new ones are made in china also.
Al

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VA Gasman

11-22-2007 06:10:31

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Re: 340 gas utility tractor international in reply to jimmY Minnesota, 11-21-2007 21:09:39

If this is a replacement, And the wheel is no good, you can hack saw the hub of the steering wheel open by making a longitudal kerf thru the hub and the hub will open up . May need a cut on each side. Also try American Chemsearch's "YIELD" it is phenomanal on rust and corrosion.

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Butch WI

11-22-2007 04:48:19

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Re: 340 gas utility tractor international in reply to jimmY Minnesota, 11-21-2007 21:09:39

Jimmy,

the splined shaft on the steering wheel is silghtly tapered also (at least the one on my 460 gas utility was) I did the same as PaulW when was pounding with the BFH I noticed oil running down the outside of the bell housing. Ended up having to remove PS unit and inspect fearing I had cracked something. WHEW only a plug that was forced out. It was a bugger though getting the wheel off!

good luck

Butch

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PaulW_NJ

11-22-2007 04:34:18

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Re: 340 gas utility tractor international in reply to jimmY Minnesota, 11-21-2007 21:09:39

I have a 340 U and had the same problem.

First and foremost . . . do not hammer down on the steering shaft! . . . it may knock out the expansion plug on the steering housing. I did that once I had my steering wheel puller tightened up, trying to break it free. I had to remove the steering housing to put in a new plug. I later discovered that warning in the shop manual.

Apply penetrating oil (I like Kroil) to the shaft where it enters the wheel center several times a day or so before. A steering wheel or harmonic balancer puller works. There are two 5/16 threaded holes in the steering wheel ring that goes onto the shaft . . . probably need to retap them to clean the threads. . . use some grade 8 bolts to connect puller. Once hand tight, the key is using percussion from an impact wrench, set on reduced air pressure. Short bursts, add penetrating oil, impact again. Tighten puller. Even though my wheel was corroded in the center, there were enough threads to catch to make this work. When you get it off make sure you put antisieze on the shaft so it"s easier next time!

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Al L. in Wisc.

11-22-2007 16:43:35

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Re: 340 gas utility tractor international in reply to PaulW_NJ, 11-22-2007 04:34:18

Paul, I have been squeezing the nozzle on PB Blaster and had purchased a 1/4" tap and 2 1/2" cap head bolts. Went out to do mine this p.m. and see grade five, not eight and not 5/16" bolts/tap. I turned off the heater as I had best wait until tomorrow.

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PaulW_NJ

11-22-2007 18:47:54

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Re: 340 gas utility tractor international in reply to Al L. in Wisc., 11-22-2007 16:43:35

Well, my memory gets increasingly selective as time goes on. Are they 1/4 not 5/16? . . . well,I"ve got to pull the steering wheel on my 240 this weekend to rebuild the power steering so you saved me going out to look before I bring out the tap. But the technique has worked. Should have done it today as it was 65 here in NJ, but it"s going to drop 30 degrees overnight. Good luck on yours!

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J.J. from Afton

11-21-2007 21:34:48

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Re: 340 gas utility tractor international in reply to jimmY Minnesota, 11-21-2007 21:09:39

I am not certain, but I believe the wheel will just pull of the shaft. You will likely need either a "T" puller or a jaw style puller. to aid in getting it off. The steering wheels tend to be stubborn whenever you wanna get em off, at least in my expieriences they have.

Also whereabouts are you located? I may be able to help you with finding parts pending on location.

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