N3PUY 1,031 #1 Posted May 30, 2015 Well, I needed to remove the dash plate but the steering wheel was in the way. It has been soaking with Blaster for 9 months. Still wont budge. Tried a puller with no luck. So I picked the whole tractor up by the steering wheel and tapped around the collar of the wheel .... nothing. Stuck a punch down the end of the shaft and tapped on that. Still nothing. Got out the BFH and after about 20 smacks with that it was off with only minor damage to the wheel. DONE! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacer 3,160 #2 Posted May 30, 2015 AAARRGG!! Steering wheels and axle hubs! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brrly1 1,146 #3 Posted May 30, 2015 There's more than one way to skin a horse(cat)!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slovinski 42 #4 Posted May 30, 2015 Epic determination, unbelievable how stuck that rascal was. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,516 #5 Posted May 30, 2015 My '85 416-8 steering wheel, in place even with the roll pin out. Been oiling the shaft for years. Nada, zip, nothing.If I have to remove it someday, Dewalt sawzall comin' out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,329 #6 Posted May 30, 2015 I used Heat. I had to make a bushing for it out of brass. But heat is the way to go. Enjoy the ride. Gary B.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 54,381 #7 Posted May 30, 2015 That BFH tool always wins! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites