HELP!! Can't remove the Steering Wheel
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Burning Brakes
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From: Little Rock, Arkansas usa Arkansas
HELP!! Can't remove the Steering Wheel
I am trying to remove my steering wheel, getting ready for Ken King wheel, and I can't get the wheel to budge. I have taken off the module, removed the steering wheel nut and have tightened the steering wheel puller down as tight as I dare. I even applied Liquid Wrench.
Anybody else have this problem?? Any suggestions??
Thanks
Anybody else have this problem?? Any suggestions??
Thanks
Burning Brakes
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From: Myrtle Beach South Carolina
Re: HELP!! Can't remove the Steering Wheel (01c5z06)
They are tough sometimes, You are using the Correct puller? I broke one of the legs on the GM type puller one time tring to remove one. You might try removing the puller, starting the nut back on to protect the threads and use your knees and one hand to pull back on the wheel while you hit the nut with a big hammer, I know that sounds drastic but it might just break it loose enough for the puller to finish it off........ :banghead:
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From: Spring Texas
Re: HELP!! Can't remove the Steering Wheel (TexasRedZ06)
Does the same guy that installs the brake rotors also install the steering wheel at the Bowling Green assembly plant?? :smash:
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St. Jude '03-'04-'05-'06
Re: HELP!! Can't remove the Steering Wheel (01c5z06)
I just did mine last month...and it was a bitch to get off. :mad I broke 2 sets of GM puller legs!...and then I got a tip from a forum member. Heat. ;) Use a mini torch to heat the aluminum part of the wheel around the shaft. :yesnod: I also made my own puller legs from grade 8 3/8" bolts. If you need pics, send me an IM. :cheers:
Good luck. :cheers: :thumbs: :seeya
Good luck. :cheers: :thumbs: :seeya
Burning Brakes
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From: Myrtle Beach South Carolina
Re: HELP!! Can't remove the Steering Wheel (Maineiac)
I just did mine last month...and it was a bitch to get off. :mad I broke 2 sets of GM puller legs!...and then I got a tip from a forum member. Heat. ;) Use a mini torch to heat the aluminum part of the wheel around the shaft. :yesnod: I also made my own puller legs from grade 8 3/8" bolts. If you need pics, send me an IM. :cheers:
Good luck. :cheers: :thumbs: :seeya
Good luck. :cheers: :thumbs: :seeya
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Burning Brakes
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From: Little Rock, Arkansas usa Arkansas
Re: HELP!! Can't remove the Steering Wheel (XportC5)
Success!!!!
It finally broke loose. A real "bitch" but thank god it let go!!
Thanks for everyone's help.
It finally broke loose. A real "bitch" but thank god it let go!!
Thanks for everyone's help.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Little Rock, Arkansas usa Arkansas
Re: HELP!! Can't remove the Steering Wheel (PaceThis)
I admire your strength. I was pulling and shaking the wheel like I was havin a fit. I don't think I would ever have gotten if off without the GM legs and puller.
I am just thankful it decided to let me win!
I am just thankful it decided to let me win!
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St. Jude '03-'04-'05
Re: HELP!! Can't remove the Steering Wheel (01c5z06)
I had a puller snap the other week, I tried every trick in the book and I couldn't get it off, I ended up cutting the wheel off!! :nonod:
Looks to me like these pullers aren't strong enough.
Looks to me like these pullers aren't strong enough.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Little Rock, Arkansas usa Arkansas
Re: HELP!! Can't remove the Steering Wheel (Ken King)
Ken, I agree! I went thru 2 legs before it decided to let go. I wasn't about to cut it- I would take to dealer and swallow my ego. I want that thing to be perfect when I send it to you for exchange. :D
I couldn't believe how hard it was to get off, though.
Thanks for your excellent products, I am so excited about getting my new Ken King interior. :hurray:
I couldn't believe how hard it was to get off, though.
Thanks for your excellent products, I am so excited about getting my new Ken King interior. :hurray:
