Steering wheel removal

[stephen bentley]

I need to get at the throttle and choke controls and need to take dashboard off. I got the nut loose for the steering wheel but the wheel is rusted and frozen on the shaft any helpfull hints to getting it off ???

 

[mgwin]

Stephen,
You don't have to start a new thread each time you do something else to your tractor. It is easier for everyone to follow if you keep it on the same thread.
Go to the search tab in the upper right corner and type steering wheel removal. You should find all you need to remove it.

 

[stephen bentley]

thanks, if I use the same thread with the same title how does anyone else new what help I am looking for. I did find some info by looking up threads on that topic. Thanks

 

[digger]

thanks, if I use the same thread with the same title how does anyone else new what help I am looking for. I did find some info by looking up threads on that topic. Thanks

http://cubfaq.com/steeringremove.htmlhttp://cubfaq.com/steeringrebuild.html

 

[RAllison]

Steve I used this puller on a couple of steering wheels,worked real good. I also soaked those threads and nut overnight first.

 

[dsarow]

My Dad always taught me,if you want to remove old or rusty or painted fasteners,you should use some removal solution,thoroughly and a day before.More time means better results.Works for me.

 

[1811Cub]

"Haste makes waste"..

 

[mgwin]

Yes, patience is your friend!
Soak the wheel center with PB Blaster. Apply it about every two days. The longer you wait and apply it, the easier it comes off.
I have removed several steering wheels from the oldest cubs made (O,70,100,72,122). All came off with no damage using my legs and a hammer.

Purchase a 5/8-18 nut. You don't want to use the acorn nut. Screw the nut on with about 3/16 gap between the nut and wheel center.
Just sit in the seat as if you were driving it and push up on the wheel with your legs. You could use wood blocks on the footrests to get your legs up to the steering wheel if needed. At the same time, hit the nut with a hammer until the wheel moves. This has always worked for me.

 

[stephen bentley]

Soaking it down with Kroil, and having my machinist friend make me a wheel puller. Hope to spend Zero dollars. Maybe I will make a nice drawing and post pictures when done so others can build one.

 

[Rick Hill]

I tried for a week soak mine. Can’t use heat because of the plastic.
Puller looks a bit rough but worked great!

 

[dsarow]

Looks like that puller was a good solution.When I get ready in the Spring start up,I loosen mine up,in case I have a problem and have to remove steering column. Maybe over kill,but doesn't hurt

 

[kphill]

When you go to put it back on, use never-seez on both male and female splines and you will thank yourself later... Or the next owner will.. lol

 

[mgwin]

Just be careful with the wheel pullers, that you don't mushroom the end of the column and can't get the nut back on!

 

[mkeller]

Put a Allen bolt in the center I think 5/16 Or 3/8 i Dont remember and put the nut back on flush with the top of the shaft it will keep it from mushrooming. And I use a split puller on the bottom and a 2 jaw to pull it. Work's perfect

 

[stephen bentley]

thanks K i will use some anti seize compound i didn't think of that

 

[danderson]

I use a bearing splitter also

 

[kphill]

I loosen the nut until I have about a 3/16 gap between the steering wheel and nut and use a rubber mallet to hit the nut with my knees under the wheel.. Try to keep the top of the nut level with the top of the threaded shaft to protect the threads..

 

[stephen bentley]

Does this Banging on the shaft do anything bad to the steering box components at the other end ?

 

[RAllison]

It shouldn't take excessive beating

 

[kphill]

No, the other end is set in a large bearing and the shaft is pretty beefy.. Never heard of one getting broken.. Now try that on a sears or wally world.... Of course your question may depend on hammer size.. Thats why I use a rubber mallet..