pethier@isd.net [mailto:pethier@isd.net] wrote:
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> This leaves me with a black metal disk attached to the
> steering shaft. Does anyone know how to get this thing off?
Yep. If it's what I think it is...
If you look close at the metal disk (lock-plate), you will see that
there is a locking ring on the shaft that fits into the groove (notch)
in the lock-plate. The lock-plate has a spring under it forcing it
"up" - it is a strong spring...
You need a tool with a U-shaped "compressor" that fits over the steering
shaft(<http://www.mytoolstore.com/kd/kdsusp04.html> - Steering Wheel
Lock-Plate remover and Installer). Then a threaded connection goes
onto the steering shaft. You then crank down a nut on this shaft to
compress the lock-plate down onto the steering shaft (the opposite of
a puller). Once you compress the lock-plate onto the steering shaft,
you will have clearance to pry the springy lock ring out of it's groove
on the shaft (this is also a pain to do...). Then uncompress the
lock-plate (unscrew the nut on the compressor) and things come apart.
You are going to need the tool. I tried to get it off without one. I
bought a tool...
Tim Mullen
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