Charley 40 #1 Posted August 20, 2019 Is this a proper method for pulling my steering wheel off? The pin is out and kroil has been applied. I cant help but think its fighting against itself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 24,130 #2 Posted August 20, 2019 Good to see another Michigander!!! Have not done one myself but previous posts have indicated copious amounts of penetrating oil, patience, heat and more patience will pay off... Good luck! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 6,777 #3 Posted August 20, 2019 Block the front wheels and twist the steering wheel left and right with a reasonable amount of force. 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,680 #4 Posted August 20, 2019 56 minutes ago, Charley said: The pin is out and kroil has been applied Removing the pin is a major accomplishment! Just keep adding more penetrating oil. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
troutbum70 857 #5 Posted August 20, 2019 I have two tractors I have trying to remove, have yet to get the role pins out. Have considered drilling on each end to at least get the wheels off and then maybe finishing drilling them out of the shaft. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 8,852 #6 Posted August 20, 2019 Removing a steering wheel on a Wheelhorse is a restoration "right of passage". When you succeed you get the special secret decoder ring. good luck, and as others have indicated lots of penetrating oil, wiggling, shaking and even more patience. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bc.gold 3,399 #7 Posted August 20, 2019 If your steering gear is similar make a thick spacer ( C ) to slip over the shaft to take up the slack near the pinion gear then use a slide hammer to remove the steering wheel. Even if there's no slack at the pinion use the spacer to keep the pinion stationary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charley 40 #8 Posted August 20, 2019 Slow and steady. Thank you gentlemen! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #9 Posted August 20, 2019 Hard part is done, roll pin is out... post #3 here is your answer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,217 #10 Posted August 20, 2019 9 hours ago, oliver2-44 said: Removing a steering wheel on a Wheelhorse is a restoration "right of passage". When you succeed you get the special secret decoder ring. good luck, and as others have indicated lots of penetrating oil, wiggling, shaking and even more patience. Will I'm one and one and still have the steering shaft ti prove it. I did get the flange bearing installed on the 312-8 but never got the steering wheel off. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,773 #11 Posted August 20, 2019 (edited) I modified my H press as to be able to slip the whole shebang in it so no more steering wheel removal issues for me. Now to figure out hubs! My bad... Charley! Edited August 20, 2019 by WHX24 welcome 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacer 3,159 #12 Posted August 20, 2019 1 hour ago, Lee1977 said: I did get the flange bearing installed on the 312-8 but never got the steering wheel off. The couple I've done I just worked around the wheel staying on, when I did the second one I decided that was the simplest answer cause it really wasnt a problem. I painted the dash surround and cleaned up the wheel --- and, got all the slack out too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charley 40 #13 Posted August 20, 2019 Somebody cut the gas tank off, I have a new gas tank and dash for it, I have all winter to get her cleaned up! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
