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Steering wheel is stuck

Tiny
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  • 2004 PONTIAC GRAND AM
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  • 6 CYL
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  • 144,000 MILES
Trying to get to clock-spring. Took nut off, used puller and hands to pry it off. Puller wouldn't pull it off. Nothing. Sigh. Please help. Am I missing something?
Friday, March 29th, 2019 AT 3:23 AM

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Tiny
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Good morning,

What kind of puller are you using? Can you post a picture for me to see the puller?

Roy
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Friday, March 29th, 2019 AT 9:41 AM
Tiny
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I've also used the the one with the two jaws. Neither is taking it off. Steering wheel is stuck or anti seized on, don't know.
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Friday, March 29th, 2019 AT 10:16 AM
Tiny
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That's not the correct puller.

The puller you need has two bolts that bolt to the steering wheel itself and then when you tighten the threaded bolt in the center, it will pop up.

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Friday, March 29th, 2019 AT 10:23 AM
Tiny
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My steering wheel has open slots. I wished it had bolt holes. I used the jaws and when I tightened either one real tight the claws would dig into the inside of the holes. This wheel is stuck.
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Friday, March 29th, 2019 AT 10:28 AM
Tiny
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It is a 2004 Grand Am.
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Friday, March 29th, 2019 AT 10:30 AM
Tiny
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Okay, when you get the puller tight on the wheel, take a hammer and hit the center bolt and see if it shocks it free and up. Sometimes it needs a little extra pull.

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Friday, March 29th, 2019 AT 10:34 AM
Tiny
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I did. I used about a 3lb short sledge hammer.
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Friday, March 29th, 2019 AT 10:37 AM
Tiny
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Someone really cranked down on that nut. It is not supposed to be that tight.

Leave the puller on there for a while and see if it loosens itself over time. You may have to tighten the center bolt a couple of times.

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Friday, March 29th, 2019 AT 10:39 AM
Tiny
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Havent tried tight. I'll see and I'll reply back tomorrow. Great idea.
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Friday, March 29th, 2019 AT 10:45 AM
Tiny
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Sounds good.

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Friday, March 29th, 2019 AT 10:45 AM
Tiny
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Good morning Roy. I left the puller on overnight. I tightened it throughout the day until I couldn't no more and I would hit the center bolt with the mini sledgehammer. Nothing. Know of anything else?
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Saturday, March 30th, 2019 AT 4:46 AM
Tiny
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Some heat possibly on the where it meets the shaft. I would not use a torch but a hair dryer or heat gun could work. Try heating to expand the aluminum enough to pop.

Roy
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Saturday, March 30th, 2019 AT 6:16 AM
Tiny
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I did think about that. I will give it a try and reply back.
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Saturday, March 30th, 2019 AT 6:43 AM
Tiny
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Sounds good.

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Saturday, March 30th, 2019 AT 6:44 AM
Tiny
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Good morning. Finally got that steering wheel off. I drilled and tapped two holes. Thank God.
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Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019 AT 3:33 AM
Tiny
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Good job!

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Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019 AT 4:00 AM
Tiny
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Good morning Roy. The only thing is now I have to replace the round plastic disc that the horn wire goes in. I need the right steering wheel pressure plate removal tool for my car. Do you know what it looks like and can you send me a picture? Thanks again.
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Thursday, April 4th, 2019 AT 4:37 AM
Tiny
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I attached a picture for you of the tool.

Advanced auto has.

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Thursday, April 4th, 2019 AT 4:43 AM
Tiny
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Okay. I went and got something similar. I just didn't know. I'll have to see.
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Thursday, April 4th, 2019 AT 5:11 AM
Tiny
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It works well. It depresses it enough to get the snap ring out of the groove.

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Thursday, April 4th, 2019 AT 5:19 AM

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