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Any Tips of Removing White Steering Wheel?

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Topic: Any Tips of Removing White Steering Wheel?

Posted By: Oldwrench
Subject: Any Tips of Removing White Steering Wheel?
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2025 at 8:43am

So I treated the D17IV to a new cream colored steering wheel, along with a few new gauges and general sprucing up. The old one has been on since new, and the nut and shaft area under the "AC" cover is pretty rusty. I'm soaking it in penetrating oil. I don't see any straightforward way to use any type of standard steering wheel puller. The three spokes and tapered profile underneath the wheel don't let me use any type of flat stock to use with a puller.

I'll figure something out eventually, even if its a 5 lb hammer while pushing it up with my knees (I don't care about the old wheel, which is shot). But I'm wondering if there is some clever way to fashion a strap or something to pull the wheel off easily. I'm sure everyone in the group has removed one of these at some point. The new one is going on with NeverSeize for sure.

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Posted By: DSeries4
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2025 at 8:59am

Can't be saved when removing it. Break off the bakelite coating around the center of the wheel, cut off the outer ring. If the nut doesn't loosen, use a dremel tool and cut it off. I have used a bearing puller to get the steering wheel off after that.

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Posted By: steve(ill)
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2025 at 9:08am

heating with a propane torch can help also..

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Posted By: Gary Burnett
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2025 at 9:25am

Take an air chisel with a rounded end bit.Let the bit hit on the center of the shaft while holding up on the steering wheel.Almost always come loose that way.

Posted By: PaulB
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2025 at 11:45am

I have replaced the jaws on a 3 jaw puller with thin bendable metal straps to go down and around the steering wheel spokes. First soaking the splines and much patience I've removed many 3 spoke D series plastic steering wheels without damage.

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Posted By: DrAllis
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2025 at 11:58am

You're throwing the old steer wheel away !! Bust off the plastic in the center. Put a good three-jaw puller on the hub and get it under pressure. Bang on the hub or the puller screw end or use quick torch heat to make her pop loose. Remove the probably worn out snap ring on the steering shaft. Stack machine washers in there instead to get the up/down distance correct and install the new steering wheel. Work some oil down and into the bronze bushings before final wheel install.

Posted By: Oldwrench
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2025 at 12:47pm

Thanks to all for the replies. They all make sense, and I see how to tackle it now. I hadn't thought about anything beyond the wheel itself, but Dr.'s suggestion to use the chance to correct for play in the shaft with a few washers (I might try to find bronze or something that won't rust) and oiling the bushing are well taken.

I probably won't get to the job until this week, but will let everyone know how it goes. Thanks!