Paul's suggestion appears to be a good one. I would only add, wear a
catchers mask if you decide to just "pull" the steering wheel.
Larry Hoy> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net]On
> Behalf Of wizardz
> Sent: Friday, July 09, 1999 8:41 PM
> To: Terry O'Brien; mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: Re: Steering wheel removal
>
>
> I've always had great success with the following technique.
>
> loosen the nut until the nut is flush with the end of the threaded shaft
> sitting down low in the seat use your knees behind the wheel
> at the bottom to apply outward force on the wheel. (pushing the
> wheel towards the drivers seat)
> with one hand at the top of the wheel pulling out away from
> the dash as well ...
> gently but firmly rap on the nut/stalk with a soft faced hammer.
> I actually use a piece of 2" by 2" by 4" long block of decking
> banister rail (hard pressure treated lumber) coat hanger wired
> to the side of my hammer. This gives me the weight and swing
> power without damaging the nut or steering wheel surface.
>
> The point of this effort is to hold the wheel out while impacting
> the steering rod/nut... driving the rod out of the wheel rather
> than trying
> to yank the wheel off of the column.
> I've done this in junk yards on 20 year old rusters just using my hand
> holding a window crank handle as a mallet.
>
> Paul Tegler
> 1973 MGBGT - Daily Driver
> 1975 Spitfire - in Cherry shape
> 1980 Spitfire - in re-hab
> wizrardz@toad.net
> http://www.teglerizer.com
> (see 'Projects' for MG and Triumph Stuff)
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Terry O'Brien <mgrepairs@yahoo.com>
> To: mgs@autox.team.net <mgs@autox.team.net>
> Date: Saturday, July 10, 1999 3:44 PM
> Subject: Fwd: Re: Steering wheel removal
>
>
> >
> >lets really get everyone's thoughts on this, I can't get mine off
> >either. I have tired a puller, but it just tears up the rubber and the
> >wheel does not budge. I have tapped, pulled at 10 and 2, ane even had
> >my so pull at opposite ends. Haven' tried the kettle yet- sounds
> >messy. why water? would some other heat source help?
> >
> >all suggestions welcome!!!
> >--- David Hill <davhill@cwcom.net> wrote:
> >> Date: Sat, 10 Jul 1999 19:50:25 +0100
> >> From: David Hill <davhill@cwcom.net>
> >> Organization: Psychomotor
> >> To: Edwin Vaughan <vaughme@mail.auburn.edu>
> >> CC: "'MG NUTS'" <mgs@autox.team.net>
> >> Subject: Re: Steering wheel removal
> >> Reply-to: David Hill <davhill@cwcom.net>
> >>
> >> Hi Edwin,
> >>
> >> You get the #@&&^^&@&%**@ of like this...
> >>
> >> Pull out the centre pad
> >> Undo the centre nut but leave it on a couple of
> >> threads
> >> Sit in the driving seat and, with the heels of your
> >> hands, hit the wheel
> >> rim sharply towards yourself alternately at 9 o'
> >> clock and 3 o' clock.
> >>
> >> This should drum the wheel centre off the splines.
> >> If it doesn't, get a
> >> bolw and an old towel to catch the excess and slowly
> >> pour a kettle full
> >> of boiling water over the centre boss. Then, repeat
> >> the three steps
> >> above.
> >> If this doesn't work (unlikely not to), you need a
> >> puller.
> >>
> >> Note: if you don't leave the centre nut on loosely,
> >> the wheel could pop
> >> off and do some not very cosmetic dentistry.
> >>
> >> Good Luck !
> >>
> >> Dave Hill
> >> UK
> >>
> >>
> >> Edwin Vaughan wrote:
> >> >
> >> > Hello All,
> >> >
> >> > How do I get the #@$$^@&$@&%**@ steering wheel
> >> off!
> >> >
> >> > Edwin
> >> > '77 B
> >> >
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> >===
> >Terry O'Brien, RDU/NC/USA
> >-'77 MG B (daily driver)
> >-'82 Dodge Ram 50
> >-'90+ various boring things
> >-other people's British problems
> >
> >
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