1990 steering wheel removal
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1990 steering wheel removal
My 1990 4X4 with cruise has a broken ignition lock. I can fix but need help removing the steering wheel without buying a "one-time" tool. I have installed a bar across the steering shaft (with the steering wheel retainer nut installed up) with two 5/16-24 bolts through the bar to the steering wheel. I have it tightened as much as I dare but am resisting the temptation to hammer the middle. Do I need to increase the torque on the two bolts, hammer the middle, or bite the bullet and buy/rent a removal tool?
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You can tap it with a hammer , a steering wheel puller isn't much , the two bolts that go on the wheel just hold the puller , the big bolt screws in to put pressure on the shaft , sometimes they need alot of pressure , then it will pop off....Lew
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I would just get the tool. I think auto zone will rent for free once its all said and done. Should be a small deposit and you will get it back once you return it. or find a buddy close with one 
I bought a nice kit and have lost one of the bolts already! 
might find it some day! LOL
if its been on there a while it might take a bit of force to get it to pop lose.
I bought a nice kit and have lost one of the bolts already! might find it some day! LOL if its been on there a while it might take a bit of force to get it to pop lose.
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That's been my method on previous vehicles...put pressure on the sides and then TAP the center, like removing a flywheel on a lawnmower. My Haynes manual says hitting with a hammer or using a slide hammer will damage the shaft. I don't understand why it would damage the shaft but am hesitant to try. It is dang tempting. It has tilt steering which bothers me as far as hitting with a hammer.
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I think renting the tool is right but I still think you would have to use a hammer, which is my main question...will the hammer damage the shaft?
As far as renting tools, I rebuilt a 360 for my 73 F-100 and went to rent a clutch alignment kit. Rent was $8 and purchase was $12. Of course I went with the $12 purchase. That was almost 28 years ago and I haven't used it since.
As far as renting tools, I rebuilt a 360 for my 73 F-100 and went to rent a clutch alignment kit. Rent was $8 and purchase was $12. Of course I went with the $12 purchase. That was almost 28 years ago and I haven't used it since.
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Ford truck history
1973 F-100 360 std sold
1983 F-100 300 std traded for 55 Chevy and $300
1990 F-150 auto 3 speed with o/d 4 wheel drive
1998 Cobra conv. not a truck but hauls ***
1973 F-100 360 std sold
1983 F-100 300 std traded for 55 Chevy and $300
1990 F-150 auto 3 speed with o/d 4 wheel drive
1998 Cobra conv. not a truck but hauls ***
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I had to pull mine on my 91 F250 with tilt a couple times. Never used a hammer to remove the wheel. The puller will pop it right off with a turn of the wrench.
Yes hitting it with a hammer will mush the end of the shaft. Been there done that.
Yes hitting it with a hammer will mush the end of the shaft. Been there done that.
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I called NAPA and they said they had the lock cylinder for $26 but did not rent or loan tools. I called Advance and they had the lock cylinder for $13 and the removal tool for $20 deposit which I get back when I return the tool (up to 45 days). The removal tool worked great. I appreciate all of the help, but when I got the lock cylinder I found out tht the steering wheel doesn't have to be removed on any Ford products except the older ones without a shroud. Doesn't matter because I don't think the lock cylinder was the problem so the wheel had to come off anyway.
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