How to remove steering wheel?

98 SNAKE EATER · 03-17-2010, 11:31 AM

Probably a silly question, but do I need a steering wheel puller to remove it?

I tried removing the main nut and it's still pretty solid

I figured I'd check here first before I go Super Mario on it with a mallet

ckiguy · 03-17-2010, 08:22 PM

easy killer! you can use a hammer but you have to wack it in the right spot! you can use a puller. or try looseing the nut, then putting it on till it coverers the threads so it wont mushroom the ends of the nut or the shaft. use a punch to hit the shaft while pulling up on the steering wheel, or have a helper whack and you pull. i have luck with this way at work on forklifts.

crash12888 · 03-17-2010, 08:23 PM

Remove the washer from under the nut and screw the nut back on flush with the top of the shaft, make sure there is a gap between the bottom of the nut and hub.
You need to sit on the cart, schooch (that is a word in Va.)forward, put your feet on the dash and your knees under the wheel.
While really pushing up with your feet hit the nut/shaft squarely with a BFH!
If you can't hit it squarely use a block of brass or aluminum.
Might help to squirt it down with some penatrating oil (wd-40 is not).
Should pop off.

word of wisdom, If you're not handy with a hammer, or you have a helper swinging, lay a thick towel in your lap!

ckiguy · 03-17-2010, 08:34 PM

bfh equals big freakin hammer in ohio!

crash12888 · 03-17-2010, 08:36 PM

10-4 on the Big mutha scratch'in Hamma Ck!!

Flintrock · 03-17-2010, 09:07 PM

[QUOTE=crash12888;380040]Remove the washer from under the nut and screw the nut back on flush with the top of the shaft, make sure there is a gap between the bottom of the nut and hub.
You need to sit on the cart, schooch (that is a word in Va.)forward, put your feet on the dash and your knees under the wheel.
While really pushing up with your feet hit the nut/shaft squarely with a BFH!

Crash, I just tried this and now I'm gonna need some "surgery" and a new dash!! Got a front end for a G9 layin around??

crash12888 · 03-17-2010, 09:15 PM

Sorry Flint, I meant the nut and shaft in the middle of the steering wheel!!!

Need me to call Med Flight for ya buddy?

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Flintrock · 03-17-2010, 09:22 PM

[QUOTE=crash12888;380070]Sorry Flint, I meant the nut and shaft in the middle of the steering wheel!!!

Need me to call Med Flight for ya buddy?

Naw, guess I'm good, the wifey said wasn't all that important anyway....

scottyb · 03-17-2010, 09:53 PM

I didn't wanna say anything but that thick towel...... shudda been a pillow

clubcar810 · 03-18-2010, 01:03 PM

i have always just put feet on the lip of the dash, lifted up on the wheel with my knees and tapped on the backside with a rubber mallet and came right off!!after you get it o0ff the first time i recommend you puit a little grease on the shart where the threads are will make it a little easier to get off the wheel at a later time!

**note first time i did this i hit a little too hard, let just say it hurts like hell to get hit in the nose with a steering wheel**

03-17-2010, 11:31 AM	#1
98 SNAKE EATER Getting Wild Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 91	How to remove steering wheel? Probably a silly question, but do I need a steering wheel puller to remove it? I tried removing the main nut and it's still pretty solid I figured I'd check here first before I go Super Mario on it with a mallet

03-17-2010, 08:22 PM	#2
ckiguy Bad *** Speller! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 1,338	Re: How to remove steering wheel? easy killer! you can use a hammer but you have to wack it in the right spot! you can use a puller. or try looseing the nut, then putting it on till it coverers the threads so it wont mushroom the ends of the nut or the shaft. use a punch to hit the shaft while pulling up on the steering wheel, or have a helper whack and you pull. i have luck with this way at work on forklifts.

03-17-2010, 08:23 PM	#3
crash12888 Gone Crazy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chesterfield, Va Posts: 6,021	Re: How to remove steering wheel? Remove the washer from under the nut and screw the nut back on flush with the top of the shaft, make sure there is a gap between the bottom of the nut and hub. You need to sit on the cart, schooch (that is a word in Va.)forward, put your feet on the dash and your knees under the wheel. While really pushing up with your feet hit the nut/shaft squarely with a BFH! If you can't hit it squarely use a block of brass or aluminum. Might help to squirt it down with some penatrating oil (wd-40 is not). Should pop off. word of wisdom, If you're not handy with a hammer, or you have a helper swinging, lay a thick towel in your lap!

03-17-2010, 08:34 PM	#4
ckiguy Bad *** Speller! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 1,338	Re: How to remove steering wheel? bfh equals big freakin hammer in ohio!

03-17-2010, 08:36 PM	#5
crash12888 Gone Crazy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chesterfield, Va Posts: 6,021	Re: How to remove steering wheel? 10-4 on the Big mutha scratch'in Hamma Ck!!

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03-17-2010, 09:07 PM	#6
Flintrock Raised by coyotes Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central Texas Posts: 5,658	Re: How to remove steering wheel? [QUOTE=crash12888;380040]Remove the washer from under the nut and screw the nut back on flush with the top of the shaft, make sure there is a gap between the bottom of the nut and hub. You need to sit on the cart, schooch (that is a word in Va.)forward, put your feet on the dash and your knees under the wheel. While really pushing up with your feet hit the nut/shaft squarely with a BFH! Crash, I just tried this and now I'm gonna need some "surgery" and a new dash!! Got a front end for a G9 layin around??

03-17-2010, 09:15 PM	#7
crash12888 Gone Crazy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chesterfield, Va Posts: 6,021	Re: How to remove steering wheel? Sorry Flint, I meant the nut and shaft in the middle of the steering wheel!!! Need me to call Med Flight for ya buddy? .

03-17-2010, 09:22 PM	#8
Flintrock Raised by coyotes Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central Texas Posts: 5,658	Re: How to remove steering wheel? [QUOTE=crash12888;380070]Sorry Flint, I meant the nut and shaft in the middle of the steering wheel!!! Need me to call Med Flight for ya buddy? Naw, guess I'm good, the wifey said wasn't all that important anyway....

03-17-2010, 09:53 PM	#9
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,418	Re: How to remove steering wheel? I didn't wanna say anything but that thick towel...... shudda been a pillow

03-18-2010, 01:03 PM	#10
clubcar810 Getting Wild Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burton MI Posts: 129	Re: How to remove steering wheel? i have always just put feet on the lip of the dash, lifted up on the wheel with my knees and tapped on the backside with a rubber mallet and came right off!!after you get it o0ff the first time i recommend you puit a little grease on the shart where the threads are will make it a little easier to get off the wheel at a later time! note first time i did this i hit a little too hard, let just say it hurts like hell to get hit in the nose with a steering wheel

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