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Removing Jeep TJ Steering Wheel?

Hi Folks,

It appears my clock spring needs replacement. To replace, the steering wheel must be removed. Airbag issues aside (I understand how to disable and precautions to take), does anyone have suggestions on removing the steering wheel?

From what I understand, the nut must be removed first. Then a steering

puller used to remove the wheel. I read that others had difficulty using the puller. The alternative suggestion was to hit the bolt with a sledge while pulling on the wheel.

Any suggestions on these methods? Should a particular puller model be used?

Thanks, Nick

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Nick Hughes
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Dave Milne

Ah shit, try this for the pic:

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Dave Milne, Scotland '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ

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c339d650b5747) to remove it, which screws into two holes in the wheel. I> stripped the threads in short order. However, not all is lost - if this> happens, drill straight through the holes and out of the back of thewheel.

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Dave Milne

These things work better if you tap the end of the long bolt, where the wrench goes, every now and then. It is best to use a hammer made out of soft metal for this, so you don't deform the end of the tool and send fragments of steel flying everywhere. The steering wheel hub is made out of soft metal on purpose, so that it will deform and grip the shaft like death itself when tightened. If you put grease on it, you defeat that feature.

Earle

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> c339d650b5747) to remove it, which screws into two holes in the wheel. I> > stripped the threads in short order. However, not all is lost - if this> > happens, drill straight through the holes and out of the back of the> wheel.

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L.W.( ßill ) Hughes III

I think you would struggle to use that on a TJs steering wheel without cracking it. Its very lightweight, except for the pulling bolt holes which have been strengthened.

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Dave Milne

Well fair point, but the steering wheel hub appears to be made out of steel, and is both splined and keyed. I can't see it coming off in a hurry.

Dave Milne, Scotland '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ

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L.W.( ßill ) Hughes III

Thanks for all the insight. Now off to the work!

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