As promised, here are some pictures, starting with the Steering wheel removal process. I checked out a few ways to remove it, I wasn't having much luck, so I added my own spin to it. Notice the Come-along attached to the piece of 10 AWG THHN that I delicately wrapped around the steering wheel. I tried the air chisel and leg lift, but no luck. I came up with this idea.
Reason for the rear end up in the air is to some what make up for the angle that the column protrudes through the dash. I wanted fairly even pressure on the wheel while I tried to free it. I tried the chisel again, no luck. Went to Lewis Imp and got a nut and bolt. With enough tension on the steering wheel from the come-along to raise the front wheels COMPLETELY off the ground, a few good whacks with the hammer and off she came!
DISCLAIMER. The steering wheel I have is cracked and I have no use for the column. That being said, I was not going to be upset if either one were broke due to my removal methods!
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