How to remove steering assembly from console

[Skools Out]

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

[awthacker]

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?

[spareparts]

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

[Skools Out]

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.

[macojoe]

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!!

[Blue_Runner]

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. They can be a real booger to remove.

[Destroyer]

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.