Removing Steering Wheel
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Removing Steering Wheel
I have a 69 F100. I want to take the steering wheel off so I can get to my turn signal cam and horn button. I took the the bolt off but that doesn't seem to do the trick. Do I need some special puller to get the wheel off?
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From: Tuttle, Oklahoma
I always used the good ole pull and cuss method. works for me. but if it is being specially difficult then go to your local cheap tool store (Harbor Freight, Steve's Wholesale, whatever..) and get the one for like $5 you'll only need it from time to time, so why spend $30 on it? I bet one of your good friends in your local chaper has one, hit them up and support the local scene.
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From: Southern Tier New York
I opted for buying a steering wheel puller 25 years ago. Why? Well as a 16 year old with a 71 Mustang, I HAD to put in a smaller diameter foam padded wheel... to make a long story short, I did the pull and cuss method... Yes, the wheel came off. But, in the process I broke my nose, bled all over the place, and looked like Rockey the raccoon for weeks. (Everyone have a good laugh?)
Get the wheel puller!!!
LIFE IS GOOD!!!
Get the wheel puller!!!
LIFE IS GOOD!!!
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From: Deep in the IE, So CaL
Got a Sawzall?
They'll Help take just about anything off!
You could remove the rear window attach one end of a come-a-long to a tree or fire hydrant and the other end to the steering wheel, that will do the job!
Now seriously that's a spline fit and if it's never been off before the steering wheel is used to being attached to the steering colum and won't want to separate easely.
the simple, clean and correct way is to use a two or three bolt puller. You will be amazed how easy it will be when you use it.
Lawrence
They'll Help take just about anything off!
You could remove the rear window attach one end of a come-a-long to a tree or fire hydrant and the other end to the steering wheel, that will do the job!
Now seriously that's a spline fit and if it's never been off before the steering wheel is used to being attached to the steering colum and won't want to separate easely.
the simple, clean and correct way is to use a two or three bolt puller. You will be amazed how easy it will be when you use it.
Lawrence
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I just got a cheap puller for my 69 last week at autozone, about 14 bux. Works great, lasts a long time. (And no broken noses)
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From: Lost Wages, NV
Yup, get the puller. I tried hammers, 2X4's, swearing in different languages, etc., but ended up having to do it right whether I wanted to or not. One thing to keep in mind is to make sure that bolts you're using have the correct thread count. If I recall correctly the holes in the wheel are 5/16ths and have a fine thread (like 20 or 24). The 18-count bolts that came with my puller seemed to seat far enough in to do the job. That is, right up until I got a good reef going on it then they pulled out and almost ruined the threads in the holes to the point of having to tap them out. Not good.
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From: Deep in the IE, So CaL
Boy-O-Boy,
Its kinda good to know that others out there in Autorepairland that made the mistakes like me! We also had enough common sense to realize that in order to do the job right we needed the proper tool to do it!
It makes me proud to be a Mechanically Inclined American.
It doesn't get any better then that does it!
Lawrence
Its kinda good to know that others out there in Autorepairland that made the mistakes like me! We also had enough common sense to realize that in order to do the job right we needed the proper tool to do it!
It makes me proud to be a Mechanically Inclined American.
It doesn't get any better then that does it!
Lawrence
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Okay, I'm convince that a puller is the way to go. So after I get it off and do whatever work on the horn, turn signal, etc., how do I get the wheel back on ... and please, don't tell me I have to buy a "pusher" to go with my puller.
