Steering wheel removal

Discussion in 'Wet behind the ears??' started by champion33, Oct 12, 2011.

  1. champion33

    champion33 Active Member

    I have been wondering for the longest.. I have a 72 skylark and i have been trying to figure out how to swap the original for an aftermarket wheel... lol but i cant figure out how to take the darn thing off.. also any suggestions of good aftermartket steering wheels ???

    Thanks for taking the time out to read my post.
     
    champion33, Oct 12, 2011
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  2. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    Its pressed on. You'll need a tool. You can use a harmonic balancer puller.
     
    CJay, Oct 12, 2011
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  3. flynbuick

    flynbuick Guest

    Also do not tug on the rim of the wheel. You can warp or crack it.

    Make sure any aftermarket wheel modifications will provide for your signals and horn.
     
    flynbuick, Oct 12, 2011
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  4. photobugz

    photobugz 1965 Skylark

    Most parts stores have steering wheel puller kit for about $10.
     
    photobugz, Oct 12, 2011
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  5. champion33

    champion33 Active Member

    Thank your for your replies.. I will be sure to look into the puller kit this afternoon
     
    champion33, Oct 12, 2011
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  6. Stampy

    Stampy Well-Known Member

    Its not strictly a puller that you need... if I remember, its some kind of... thing, that presses on a plate which unlocks the rest of it so it can slip off. Ask the parts store guys, they will know. Autozone rents them for free.
     
    Stampy, Oct 12, 2011
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  7. Bad Boattail

    Bad Boattail Guest

    You don't need a "steering wheel lock plate remover" if you only want to remove the steering wheel.
    (you first have to remove the steering wheel to use the lock plate remover tool)

    The lock plate remover is on the right in this photo.
    The steering wheel puller is on the left :TU:

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    Bad Boattail, Oct 13, 2011
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