Okay, how does the steering wheel come off . . . (91 Firebird)

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Oct 4, 2001 | 02:42 PM

soulbounder

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From: Tomball, TX

Car: 89 TTA

Engine: Turbo 3.8

Transmission: 200R4

Okay, how does the steering wheel come off . . . (91 Firebird)

I've taken the air bag off already and have the wheel puller. I just can't seem to get it off. I turn it clockwise, counterclockwise and nothing happens. Am I missing something here?

Oct 4, 2001 | 03:55 PM

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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27

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Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI

Transmission: 700R4, M5

Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45

I assume you have removed the nut from the shaft of the steering column. You bolt your puller in the two holes, and with the center bolt you torque it in towards the shaft. (clockwise) it will move the wheel a little then it will literally pop off.

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Oct 4, 2001 | 04:42 PM

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From: Tomball, TX

Car: 89 TTA

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Transmission: 200R4

Yea, that's what I'm trying. How much torque should it take. I'm afraid I might break the puller.

Oct 4, 2001 | 05:47 PM

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It shouldn't take an enormous amount of torque, but it does take a pretty good amount of force to get it off. You might want to try putting some penetrating oil on it. I've broken a cheap steering wheel puller before trying to get the wheel off my Camaro, and I eventually spent a little more and got a stronger one.