steering wheel

1998 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
121,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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ECHOLS1
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is there something else that holds the steering wheel on after you take the nut off? 1998 jeep grand cherokee limited
May 10, 2011 at 5:03 PM
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CARADIODOC
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Friction. You need a steering wheel puller to pull it off the splined shaft.
May 10, 2011 at 6:38 PM
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FIXITMR
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what i do in a pinch is leave nut backed off till just flush with end of shaft and then tap with lead hammer while i push from back of wheel with my legs/knees.
May 10, 2011 at 7:46 PM
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