jimkemp 527 #1 Posted October 24, 2015 Well who has the trick to getting the steering wheel off the shaft on a raider 12 , the pin is out but the wheel wont move , I guess 40 years of rust will do that , I tried an air hammer on the bottom and it didn't move , letting it soak with pb blaster to see if this helps but I have never seen something that my air hammer wont pop apart , any ideas ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,821 #2 Posted October 24, 2015 I used a bearing separator to grip the steering wheel metal hub and a big honkin gear puller to grip the bearing separator to get the wheel off of my 1267. The roll pin was seized in the shaft so I had to shear that as well. Should have took pics. I had to raise the wheel and extend the steering shaft so the wheel would clear the hood. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,191 #3 Posted October 24, 2015 I take mine to work and press them out with a 20 ton press. The dash is sort of in the way but it is doable. Do you have access to a press? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,498 #4 Posted October 24, 2015 I did the same ad Mike. Pictures below. youll get the idea. What a fight.Glenn 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doc724 925 #5 Posted October 24, 2015 Try using Kroil. Seems to be better than PB Blaster (but it is way more expensive-3-4X) Spray it in the hole where the pin was and up from the bottom. I successfully removed wheels from a 78 and 79 tractor. It did take a few days of spraying. Restrain the front wheels from turning when you turn the steering wheel. I have gotten 4 wheels off this way with no damage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian01 481 #6 Posted October 24, 2015 A product better than PB Blaster!? Didn't know there was such a thing...lol 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimkemp 527 #7 Posted October 24, 2015 I take mine to work and press them out with a 20 ton press. The dash is sort of in the way but it is doable. Do you have access to a press? I do have a press in the shop , that's where I think I am headed once this all soaks for awhile , cant believe how hard this wheel is to get off , but I will win even if I have to brake the wheel and find a new one , by the way keep it in the back of your mind I just might be looking for a new wheel if this all goes bad , I will post how I make out on Monday or tuesday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian01 481 #8 Posted October 24, 2015 After you do get it off, take some sandpaper to both parts real good til it slides on and off easily and a little grease before reassembly. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,191 #9 Posted October 24, 2015 I take mine to work and press them out with a 20 ton press. The dash is sort of in the way but it is doable. Do you have access to a press? I do have a press in the shop , that's where I think I am headed once this all soaks for awhile , cant believe how hard this wheel is to get off , but I will win even if I have to brake the wheel and find a new one , by the way keep it in the back of your mind I just might be looking for a new wheel if this all goes bad , I will post how I make out on Monday or tuesday Believe me, it will come off in the press. You shouldnt need a new wheel. Just make sure you have the metal supported on the wheel and not the plastic only. It will pop like an Ought Six when ready. Then easy going. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,787 #10 Posted October 25, 2015 I use heat. The nylon brushing gets wasted but I replace with a brass one. I have done a few this way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
