I've had one or 2 that absolutely required a puller. The hammer trick didn't work. The nut had been over-tightened by someone. Took an impact to remove it.
Is it hard to change a steering wheel
Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by Hibred, Mar 29, 2009.
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Thanks for all your replies, really appreciated all your help. I got the steering wheel off very easy, pushed up with my knees and kept pressure on as i loosened the nut, gave it a little tap and off she came, almost too easy. Nice to know there are so many helpful knowledgable people here willing to help, again thanks to you all.
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Let's consider what he's hitting with that "well placed hammer blow"! With his T & T Wheel there is a sliding section & a "U" joint that you are beating on besides the collapsable, section in the columb. GET a puller!!!!!!!!!! If that is completely out of the question, &, I never said this, after establishing the "upward pressure"with your knees or what other means, place at least a 3 lb. sledge on the end of the columb & hit the sledge with another hammer. This will jar the columb & absorbe some of the blow to the end of the threads. Jus' Tryin'
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