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How to Remove a Steering Wheel from a Tractor

Posted by Baraja Selasa, 08 Mei 2012 0 comments

When you're restoring or repairing old tractors, you have to contend with years of built up rust and wear and tear. Sometimes just removing the parts to restore or repair the tractor is a job in and of itself.Finding and using the right tools for the job can make all the difference. In this article, you'll learn how to remove a steering wheel from a tractor.

Steps

1. Assemble the items needed . These are listed below under "Things You'll Need". Park the tractor somewhere safe and ensure that it is completely turned off and it is sitting where it cannot move.

2. Place the puller on the steering wheel . To avoid damaging the centering tip of the puller, place a few washers under the screw. This gives it a firm, well-balanced grip.

3. Insert the ratchet as shown in the image . Apply just the minimum amount of force to the ratchet while the puller is firmly seated. You will note that this begins to break the steering wheel free.

4. Remove the wheel . The steering wheel comes off with no damage. Perform any maintenance tasks required and either restore the wheel or replace it.

Tips

The puller, gearless ratchet and the spline drive socket used in this article were all manufactured.
Gearless ratchets do not make the typical clicking noises that you expect from a ratchet however they produce excellent results.

Warnings

If you removed the steering wheel from a tractor, do not attempt to drive that tractor until a new steering wheel is put in its place. This may lead to some obvious and humiliating consequences.

Things You'll Need

Puller
ome washers
Gearless ratchet
Spline drive socket