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Old 08-02-2020, 06:43 AM
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I'm still trying to figure out how to navigate this forum. This is my first experience.
A few days ago I asked advise on how to remove the steering wheel. I can't find that thread or any possible answers?
I already broke off the nut holding the steering wheel on. Heat doesn't wirk because the hub of the wheel is plastic or rubber.
Any suggestions?

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Old 08-02-2020, 06:56 AM
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Here are a few tips:
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Old 08-02-2020, 09:49 AM
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Does "broke off the nut" mean the nut is "broke free" and removed or the shaft is snapped/destroyed (can't imagine that happened)?
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Old 08-02-2020, 09:04 PM
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If you haven’t already, spray it up with penetrating oil and let it sit for a few days.
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Old 08-05-2020, 10:44 PM
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Thanks for all the suggestions guys. I have tried everything (sprayed for days, three different pullers, heat, hammer) and nothing worked. The first thing I tried was penetrating spray and put a socket on the nut. The nut broke off, it broke the shaft off right at the bottom on the nut. It didn't take much force to break that either.
I'm looking for a replacement shaft and steering wheel because my next step is a Sawzall.
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Thanks for all the suggestions guys. I have tried everything (sprayed for days, three different pullers, heat, hammer) and nothing worked. The first thing I tried was penetrating spray and put a socket on the nut. The nut broke off, it broke the shaft off right at the bottom on the nut. It didn't take much force to break that either.
I'm looking for a replacement shaft and steering wheel because my next step is a Sawzall.
Sounds like you just have one that is a (Trouble Maker).

Just a Suggestion.
If you center punch and then drill the shaft /
Since the shaft is broken away way.

Start with a small drill (IN The center)/ Then step up till you get close to the inside Diameter of steering wheel splines.
this will relief the splines from the shaft and maybe save your steering wheel.







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Old 08-06-2020, 09:37 AM
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Since the shaft is broke, cut it off below the steering wheel. Support the hub of the steering wheel on a big socket or equivalent and bang out the shaft from the nut side with a BFH. Should pop right out! Trying to save a shaft and remove the steering wheel is the real challenge (but usually doable).
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Sounds like you just have one that is a (Trouble Maker).

Just a Suggestion.
If you center punch and then drill the shaft /
Since the shaft is broken away way.

Start with a small drill (IN The center)/ Then step up till you get close to the inside Diameter of steering wheel splines.
this will relief the splines from the shaft and maybe save your steering wheel.







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The shaft is hollow so that is not nessasary.
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Since the shaft is broke, cut it off below the steering wheel. Support the hub of the steering wheel on a big socket or equivalent and bang out the shaft from the nut side with a BFH. Should pop right out! Trying to save a shaft and remove the steering wheel is the real challenge (but usually doable).
That will work, just watch your eyes.
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Thanks for all the suggestions. I'm going to try and drill the shaft out of the steering wheel. Does anyone have a used steering shaft for sale?
I'll check the sponsors web sites too.
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