How to remove steering assembly from console
 

I removed all the bolts, disconnected the steering cable conduit, turned the wheel all the way left... and still can't figure out how to properly disconnect it. Here are the pics. Anyone know what my next step is?

I believe you will need to take the steering wheel off.

Thanks, but the only problem with that recommendation is that that is my question. The steering wheel has no fasteners on the front side, so after removing the bolts from the back side, I was hoping it would come right off.

I'm sure I can get in there and manhandle it, but there's probably an easy way. I'm in no hurry, so I'll wait for someone to come along and tell me exactly what I need to do.

steering wheel has 3/4 nut in center on tapered shaft.

got the steering wheel off... next step?
 

I didn't see the allen screw holding the hub on the steering wheel. Removing it exposed the 3/4" nut, which has been removed.

Still haven't got this thing off the console. Should I just take out every nut bolt in the assembly? How about the tension clip in the previous pictures?

bolt teh steering assembly back to the console so it won't move. Loosen teh 3/4 nut on the center shaft till its flush with the end of the shaft. This is the part when you have a friend wihte video camera if you don't leave the nut on the shaft. Apply presure pulling hte wheel back, while some one smacks the center nut on the shaft with a punch and hammer, its should pop off. Thats why you leave the center nut on till the wheel pops loose, otehr wise you'll end up in the motor well

oh i see remove the key out of the shaft a set of side cutters or dykes will get the key out plyers will too but you must remove the key to get it out of the hole.

If you don't have one you can rent one at the local Autozone a steering wheel puller

Will come right off, unless its all rotted. Then you will need some heat and a bigger hammer. I hoe you rae replacing with a new one!!

Good Luck!!

I've had to resort to a gear puller 5 out of 6 times when removing a steering wheel. The one time I didn't I took the nut completely off and ended up in the engine well. :deer: They can be a real booger to remove.

I'm with SpareParts on this one... treat it just like the flywheel on an outboard... apply upward pressure and give the center shaft a wack with a brass hammer.. Pops almost every tapered item off on the first shot.