why can't i get my steering wheel off?

[(AUST)Mod]

any ideas why i cant just pull it off? have i missed something?

[smooth]

They are a compression spline and require force to remove. Most times this can be done with strength and some back and forth twisting.

BUT! doing this can cause fractures to the old wheel. You would be best off using a steering wheel puller. Available from any decent auto parts shop or tool supplier.

Regards, Smooth

[mrs ratbox]

if yor gunna try brute force and twisting thing put the nut back on a few threads otherwise you could end up with an unexpected broken nose
also rather than buying a puller, screw the nut back on till it's flush with the end of the thread pull back on the steering wheel useing one hand and yor knees or get a mate to help, and TAP the shaft with a hammer DON'T BELT IT, FIRM TAPS
one of my mates went to tech with a guy who was changeing his steering wheel in his lunch break, when he didn't return after lunch they went looking for him
found him layed out cold in the front of his car steering wheel in his lap 2 black eyes

[Alex's EK]

get a steering wheel puller, seriously, it costs like $15 and if your anything like me your always pulling off the wheel for one reason or another

[Malcolm]

Mate,

Exactly as ratbox said, it will come off.

[Blacky]

Austmod, I have one in the toolbox on my ute, [dont go bush without it- never know when you will need one ] PM me or phone me on 04 1960 61 62 and I will drop it off to ya or post it if you are miles away.
Where do you live?

[(AUST)Mod]

blacky, thats a very cool number:) i live in winthrop near freo/ murdoch uni

[Blacky]

Are you home tomorrow? I have to go to Bibra Lake sometime, will drop in and pop the wheel off if you like.