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Old 07-26-2004, 11:01 AM
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I'm changing the steering wheel soon, and was just wondering if anyone knew of a good puller for the job. I know that the threaded type I already have won't work. Thanks for any input
Old 07-26-2004, 11:51 AM
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I could not find one except for snapon and they wanted $80.00. I just had the dealer install it for $40.00
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Thanks, I did a little research, and found a post from another forum where someone ground the head of a 5/16's bolt until it resembled an "L", and then used it with a regular steering wheel puller to get the wheel off. I'll probably try that route first
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After trying the ground down bolt trick and the standard puller. I bought the kent moore tool. Some are really on there. I'm near Raceway park if you want to drive down here I'll pop it off for you. email me if interested. Bob
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Originally Posted by bbvett
After trying the ground down bolt trick and the standard puller. I bought the kent moore tool. Some are really on there. I'm near Raceway park if you want to drive down here I'll pop it off for you. email me if interested. Bob
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Thanks for the offer. That sounds good, email me and we'll figure something out.
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Old 07-27-2004, 11:14 AM
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I had the local Chevy dealer put on my Vette Essentials wheel for $38.
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Originally Posted by Threed
I could not find one except for snapon and they wanted $80.00. I just had the dealer install it for $40.00
I bought mine at Murrays auto parts for $12.00
Old 07-27-2004, 08:22 PM
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My puller didn't work the last time I did one, so I did it the hard way...I pulled hard. It will work, just before your face turns from blue to purple it should start coming off...of course, you do have to remove the bolt first...(and obviously the airbag).

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