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    try the other way

    Quote Originally Posted by numpty View Post
    Yep. Have tried that too
    Hi Numpty

    When confronted with a shaft or bolt that wont budge, I do it up tighter and give it a whack to force it even tighter again, this will crack the bind.

    Then undo the nut a couple of turns only and use a puller if possible, or that rocking motion mentioned before, while tapping briskly using an old half inch drive extension, a socket with a sacrificial nut on top of the original nut, ( that has only been loosened a couple of turns, ) the socket should then bottom out onto the sacrificial nut before touching the steering wheel hub.

    Don't take the nut completely off and pull because if the wheel does come quick, you will be sorry, look ugly, have a broken nose and be with two black eyes.

    Another trick, is to use on the shaft some freeze spray.

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    The most stubborn steering wheels, I've held one side as hard as I can pulling in the off direction and flogged 180 degree side with a large rubber mallet

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    Quote Originally Posted by wrinklearthur View Post
    Hi Numpty

    When confronted with a shaft or bolt that wont budge, I do it up tighter and give it a whack to force it even tighter again, this will crack the bind.

    Then undo the nut a couple of turns only and use a puller if possible, or that rocking motion mentioned before, while tapping briskly using an old half inch drive extension, a socket with a sacrificial nut on top of the original nut, ( that has only been loosened a couple of turns, ) the socket should then bottom out onto the sacrificial nut before touching the steering wheel hub.

    Don't take the nut completely off and pull because if the wheel does come quick, you will be sorry, look ugly, have a broken nose and be with two black eyes.

    Another trick, is to use on the shaft some freeze spray.
    Have tried the first and I do have a little experience in stubborn fasteners but I will try the freeze spray

    Quote Originally Posted by rovercare View Post
    The most stubborn steering wheels, I've held one side as hard as I can pulling in the off direction and flogged 180 degree side with a large rubber mallet
    Have done this too but have not necessarily been brutal enough.
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    Quote Originally Posted by rovercare View Post
    The most stubborn steering wheels, I've held one side as hard as I can pulling in the off direction and flogged 180 degree side with a large rubber mallet
    Similar method..

    Nut almost off (but still engaged a thread or 3)
    Arms under the wheel like you're holding a tray..
    Rapid movement of arms towards your face alternating between them
    banging as hard as you can as fast as you can... (watch out for your stalks)

    I've never had one not come off....

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    In an attempt to not be dodgy, I went and purchased a puller.

    It was crap, and I went the bolts trying to get it off. Then I put new bolts in it and stripped the thread on the thing itself.

    yay!

    So I've ordered an much stronger looking one from ebay..
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    Quote Originally Posted by flagg View Post
    In an attempt to not be dodgy, I went and purchased a puller.

    It was crap, and I went the bolts trying to get it off. Then I put new bolts in it and stripped the thread on the thing itself.

    yay!

    So I've ordered an much stronger looking one from ebay..
    Ok, first you've been told how it's done, without a puller, but if you'd like to use one, you need to add tension then beat the steering wheel, your trying to break a seized joint, many various pullers and depressors are ruined by thinking they do all the work

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    Quote Originally Posted by wrinklearthur View Post
    Don't take the nut completely off and pull because if the wheel does come quick, you will be sorry, look ugly, have a broken nose and be with two black eyes.


    I know this is an old thread but I looked it up because I had the same problem as the original poster.


    I REALLY wish I had read the quoted comment. Currently sitting on the couch feeling sorry for myself with a bag of half frozen peas on my face. OUCH!

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    Quote Originally Posted by archieaja View Post
    ....

    I REALLY wish I had read the quoted comment. Currently sitting on the couch feeling sorry for myself with a bag of half frozen peas on my face. OUCH!
    I take it you managed to get the wheel off?

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    Oh dear!
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