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Bruce_MO · 08-01-2017, 05:43 PM

It's been years since I pulled my steering box from my coupe, but it's much easier to pull it out as a complete assembly. Then do all the disassembly. And clearly, the steering wheel will need to be removed. What I would try first is to back off the steering wheel nut until it's flush with the threads, and then whack it solidly with a hammer. Not too hard that you damage threads. Soaking a day with PB Blaster or other penetrating oil will help. Holding the whole assembly vertically will simplify this task. If that fails, you will need to borrow a puller.

I can't recall if I pulled the starter... probably did. I may have also pulled the pins on the clutch and brake pedals to allow them to be moved easily out of the way. And the floor boards were out.

I'm sure there are others who'll share exact steps. Good luck.

08-01-2017, 05:43 PM	#2
Bruce_MO Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 433	Re: Steering gearbox from steering column - newbie question It's been years since I pulled my steering box from my coupe, but it's much easier to pull it out as a complete assembly. Then do all the disassembly. And clearly, the steering wheel will need to be removed. What I would try first is to back off the steering wheel nut until it's flush with the threads, and then whack it solidly with a hammer. Not too hard that you damage threads. Soaking a day with PB Blaster or other penetrating oil will help. Holding the whole assembly vertically will simplify this task. If that fails, you will need to borrow a puller. I can't recall if I pulled the starter... probably did. I may have also pulled the pins on the clutch and brake pedals to allow them to be moved easily out of the way. And the floor boards were out. I'm sure there are others who'll share exact steps. Good luck.