Help getting steering out

[imraan47]

Ok i opened the nut here and the damn steering doesn't come off...i tried to nudge it back to back but still nothing...is there something i am missing to take off? i was pulling pretty hard and it feels like the whole dash will smash into my arms so i was hesitant to pull more.

 

[scorpionfs]

Re: Help getting steering out

may end up having to borrow you a wheel puller to get it off they can be stubborn at times, i have left the nut on to where it covers all the threads up and take a 2 by 4 and place it on the nut while applying pressure to the wheel and knock it off with a hammer but the wheel puller is the safest way.a torch lol nah just joking, good luck

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: Help getting steering out

The wheel is just pressed on the 3/4 tapered shaft. Sometimes a three jaw puller will get if off.I have tapped them with a hammer and they pop right off too.
It uses a key way in the groove of the steering shaft.
A shot of PB Blaster can help too.

 

[scorpionfs]

Re: Help getting steering out

most of the auto part stores have loaner tools unless you have a good friends thats in mechanics lol on tht.

 

[stylesabu]

Re: Help getting steering out

every one of those sugestions should work.you shopuld be able to wedge the top of your knees under lower part of wheel, re-install nut by hand,covering threads. another hand on top of wheel pulling while knees/legs pushing, a couple of whacks with hammer on shaft and it should pull right off.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Help getting steering out

i use stylesabu method, and never had a problem getting on off, and i have done some oldies.

 

[Willyclay]

Re: Help getting steering out

Good luck!

 

[imraan47]

Re: Help getting steering out

WOW...ok i didnt think it was that big of a deal to get it out...well it has come out alittle bit, perhaps evident in the picture...im just going to knock it back it there and hope it doesn't change anything.
thanks guys

 

[scorpionfs]

Re: Help getting steering out

you dont have to bang up ur steering knocking it back on. just put ur nut back on and tighten it back down flush. good luck