diggin dirt Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 i got the nut off and there are no holes for a puller. the steering shaft is hollow and looks fragile with the fine threads and thin wall. i dont want to booger it up but i need to fix loose bushing on top of the shaft right under the steering wheel. anybody have any knowledge on this subject? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38372-cant-remove-steering-wheel-on-1963-b-model/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 think thats a taper fit `soak it down with a good penetrant and then gently bump the wheel all around to help the penetrant get in the grooves you should be able to work it off` may not be easy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38372-cant-remove-steering-wheel-on-1963-b-model/#findComment-273941 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 The only other way I know is the two hammer method- get somebody to help you. Put the nut back on flush with the top of the shaft, so you won't mess the threads up. Get in there and pull up on the wheel as hard as you can and have somebody else hold a ball peen hammer against the top of the shaft and hit it with another hammer and it should pop loose. 1 Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38372-cant-remove-steering-wheel-on-1963-b-model/#findComment-273942 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Went through this. Loosen nut to top of threads as suggested. I then put pressure up on wheel with my legs and used air hammer to hit the shaft. Pops off with no fuss. 1 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38372-cant-remove-steering-wheel-on-1963-b-model/#findComment-273944 Share on other sites More sharing options...
theakerstwo Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 The before you install the wheel try the nut on the shaft.If it will not go on then get a thread file and work on it before crossthreading the nut. Quote glenn akers Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38372-cant-remove-steering-wheel-on-1963-b-model/#findComment-273948 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 I ran into the same thing on my '70 KW. I chose to drill 2-1/4" holes on each side of the shaft into the steel hub. I tapped them out with a 1/4-20 tap,and was able to use a regular steering wheel puller on it. Al Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38372-cant-remove-steering-wheel-on-1963-b-model/#findComment-273949 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicrop10 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 I used Kroil oil on mine and left it soak for a while and it came right off. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38372-cant-remove-steering-wheel-on-1963-b-model/#findComment-273952 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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