IH Cub Cadet 105 steering wheel removal
 

I would like to remove the steering wheel from my Cub Cadet 105 so that I can repaint the tractor. Is there a good way to remove a steering wheel without destroying it? The curved plastic base will not allow a wheel puller to be used.


Thank you for your suggestions.

PB Blaster and patents for starters.
Here is what I used on my original, granted the spokes aren't coated.

Make sure you have a nut on the threads Zippy or you will split the shaft.BTDT

Good point Lew. But this time everything worked as planned.

Zippy he is refering to a 105 steering wheel removal. Using that set up will mash the tapered plastic botttom of the steering wheel. BTDT I have had better luck with a steering wheel puller connected to a clam shell puller on the bottom of the plastic. Draw it up up pretty snug and give the end of the threaded rod a good smack with a hammer. Should dislodge it.

You can try something like this. The wood is piece is split in 2 halves, placed under steering wheel and bolted back together. The puller bolts go through the wood, pulls on the wood, no damage to plastic.

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I've been told the guys at the CC shop sit on the seat with their knees under the steering wheel rim and then use a pneumatic hammer to thump on the steering shaft.

Never tried it but sounds like it might work.

I got tired of trying different things so I got a puller set from HF and have made the jobs on my Kids real easy. Don't know if it would be worth it if you only had one wheel to mess with. Seems I am ordering tools I don't have every couple of days. I love this madness.