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Well Firebird, I was really hoping that someone would post an alternative because this is my least favorite way to pull a steering wheel. That being said it has always worked.

This works best with a friend and 2 ball peen hammers.

Loosen the steering wheel nut until the first thread or 2 of the nut is off the shaft (Normally I prefer to find a nut the same size as the steering wheel nut and use that so there is no chance of hurting the original nut but using the original nut works too).

Sit in the car and grab the steering wheel with your hands 180 degrees apart (if the spokes are 180 degrees apart that’s a good place to grab). Have your friend place the head of one hammer on the steering wheel nut.

As you pull firmly on the steering wheel have your friend sharply rap the first hammer with the second one.

For me it’s always worked in a pinch. You will have to determine definition of “pull firmly” and “sharply rap”. Keep in mind the age and condition of the wheel.


Hope this helps.



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Originally Posted by Mike P

Well Firebird, I was really hoping that someone would post an alternative because this is my least favorite way to pull a steering wheel. That being said it has always worked.

This works best with a friend and 2 ball peen hammers.

Loosen the steering wheel nut until the first thread or 2 of the nut is off the shaft (Normally I prefer to find a nut the same size as the steering wheel nut and use that so there is no chance of hurting the original nut but using the original nut works too).

Sit in the car and grab the steering wheel with your hands 180 degrees apart (if the spokes are 180 degrees apart that’s a good place to grab). Have your friend place the head of one hammer on the steering wheel nut.

As you pull firmly on the steering wheel have your friend sharply rap the first hammer with the second one.

For me it’s always worked in a pinch. You will have to determine definition of “pull firmly” and “sharply rap”. Keep in mind the age and condition of the wheel.


Hope this helps.

Mike,
I was feeling exactly the same, thinking of the first time I pulled a steering wheel, the same way you described!