Trying to Pull Steering Wheel

[jimbojcs]

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bubblerboy64"
wrote:
>
> Guys I am trying to get the steering wheel off the ole bus. I have
the
> correct tool and it will not budge. Placing a washer over the
threaded
> post I will damage the thread and have actually bent the bolts going
> into the holds for this application. I can't believe its that
tight?
> Idea's suggestions etc. Don't see why there would be a problem. The
> keeper nut screwed off easily enough and I can see the teeth of the
> retaining gear, just will not move.
> Sometimes it helps to tap the center bolt of your puller while it is
under pressure. Also rocking the steering wheel "over and under" might
help. To prevent damage to the threads, put the original nut back on
and screw it down about 4 turns then place another smaller nut or
thick wawasher on top of that nut and push against that with your
puller. I just pulled mine off a week ago and it surprised me as to
how much pressure it took for the hub to "pop" off. also grade 8 bolts
are a good idea....screw them as far as they will go into the wheel
hub.... jim sears 77FC
> John Heckman
> central Pa
> 1973 FC
>