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Alan

01-09-2002 08:56:13

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I know that this probably sounds stupid, but I am trying to get my steering wheel off and havent got a clue. I checked the shop service manual and all it states is to remove the steering wheel no directions. Does it require a puller. Please help clueless in st. louis.

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Ed Gooding (VA)

01-09-2002 14:23:15

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Re: Steering Wheel in reply to Alan, 01-09-2002 08:56:13

Hey Alan. I used a 3-arm puller. Took a bolt where the threaded part was small enough to drop down into the steering column, but head was big enough to stay outside. Before dropping it in, I used my drill press to drill a small detent into the middle of the bolt head. I put the screw tip on the puller in the detent in the bolt head to hold it, and the bolt kept me from boogering up the threads on the shaft, and pulled it off. I soaked it in Liquid Wrench for 24 hours before doing the pull. It came right off.

A lot of people have had success with the method mentioned below where you loosen (but not remove) the steering wheel bolt, stand up (if you have running boards) and use your leg muscles and a rocking motion to pull the steering wheel loose.

Good luck with it..... .Ed
'52 8N475798

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Mark Hendershot

01-09-2002 13:41:27

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Re: Steering Wheel in reply to Alan, 01-09-2002 08:56:13

When I could not get one off I heated the part around the shaft with a propane torch some and it expanded a little then came off. Mark H.

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Paul R.

01-09-2002 13:41:19

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Re: Steering Wheel in reply to Alan, 01-09-2002 08:56:13

Soak the shaft in your favorite penetrating oil (I'm partial to Aerokroil), leave the nut on a few turns. I had to heat the heck out of mine with a welding torch. Once the hub was glowing red, I was able to wiggle the wheel off. Nothing else worked. Keep the nut on to avoid setting the steering box lube down in the shaft on fire. KEEP AN EXTINGUISHER HANDY!! 'cause it will still smoke like the devil. I cleaned off the burnt paint, sanded/primed/painted the old wheel, and greased the splines when re-installing. Comes off easy now.

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John, PA

01-09-2002 11:35:43

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Re: Steering Wheel in reply to Alan, 01-09-2002 08:56:13

Sounds like that you are planning on removing the hood.

Becareful not to strip the threads on the steering shaft. Otherwise you will need a 5/8 USS die to restore them.

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Carl S

01-09-2002 10:26:46

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Re: Steering Wheel in reply to Alan, 01-09-2002 08:56:13

I was trying to replace the steering wheel and after the wheel puller, soaking it, and 9 and 3 method all failed. I had to resort to cutting apart the stearing wheal until i could crack it off

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Carl S

01-09-2002 10:26:31

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Re: Steering Wheel in reply to Alan, 01-09-2002 08:56:13

I was trying to replace the steering wheel and after the wheel puller, soaking it, and 9 and 3 method all failed. I had to resort to cutting apart the stearing wheal until i could crack it off

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George Willer

01-09-2002 09:37:09

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Re: Steering Wheel in reply to Alan, 01-09-2002 08:56:13

Alan,

It will depend on how tightly the nut was tightened, and how long ago it was done. The wheel is pulled onto a tapered shaft that can be difficult. If the hub is bare metal, a puller and a little heat will get it off. If the hub is an early rubber covered one, it will be more difficult to avoid damageing it. The picture shows how I successfully removed the rubber covered wheel from my '41, using aircraft cable, a puller, and impact on the puller.

George Willer

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heybusdriver

01-09-2002 09:25:16

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Re: Steering Wheel in reply to Alan, 01-09-2002 08:56:13

I used the Zane method, and it worked like a charm , loosen nut but leave at least 3 turns on nut holding. Grab at 3 o'clock and @ 9 o'clock , push on 9 , pull on 3 and back and forth, within thirty seconds mine came off. I soaked with WD40 for about a day first. The shaft is tapered and by pushing and pulling it pops right off. Stan

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Larrys8n

01-09-2002 14:23:58

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Re: Re: Steering Wheel in reply to heybusdriver, 01-09-2002 09:25:16

Heybusdriver,didnt have alot going this afternoon so I tried your method on the steering wheel removal and what do you know came right off. Gave he a good soaking first. Larrys8n

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Tom WY

01-09-2002 09:46:19

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Re: Re: Steering Wheel in reply to heybusdriver, 01-09-2002 09:25:16

Good advise, leaving the nut on 3 turns. I wouldnt have popped myself in the forehead with the wheel if I had done that! lol

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Man! I HATE IT when I do things like that! ROFL! ! Rob nm

01-09-2002 10:55:16

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