Hey guys I need someone to tell me what I'm doing wrong here. I need to remove the steering wheel to remove my dash board and I have followed the RAVE step for step and the damn thing isn't budging.

I have the necessary nut and screws removed, my wheels are straight and the steering wheel is straight but it is not moving one bit

Any suggestions?

 

steering wheel puller?

 

Put the nut back on it. While pulling toward the back of the truck, gently rap the center with a dead-blow hammer.

 

Its a TOUGH job pulling that thing free- I hit mine with a blast of PB Blaster and that seemed to help. ALSO dont bang too hard on the thing, as they are made to crumple in an impact and arent as strong as you'd think.

 

Okay well I rented a steering wheel puller from Autozone but it doesn't look compatible at all nor am I sure how to use it.

 

Okay well the steering wheel puller I rented doesn't fit anywhere on this thing(go figure). I have got to be missing something because I'm about to break my arms trying to pull this damn thing off.

 

I'm about to lose my damn mind here. This is the only thing in the way of my repair and I've got a new heater core coming this weekend I've seriously gone on 8 temper tantrums the past few days.

 

I would probably use a small pry bar, but with all of that plastic, you'd have to be very careful.

 

Does anyone know of a steering wheel puller that will work on the Discovery? The one from Autozone isn't compatible at all.

 

Sit in the drivers seat, Nut removed, take your fists and alternate hitting the wheel at 9 oclock with your left hand, and 3 oclock with your right hand, as quickly as possible.What you are trying to achieve is a harmonic in the shaft to loosen it up. And remember to tape down the clock spring to keep it from moving while the steering wheel is off. Good Luck