Tim is correct. You can take it off without the tool, I have done it
that way, and after you have done it once it is much easier the second
time (don't ask how I know that). But I would use the tool. Harbor
Freight also sells one.
Bill
Tim.Mullen@ngc.com wrote:
>pethier@isd.net [mailto:pethier@isd.net] wrote:
>
>>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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