A master steering wheel puller set was rented from our local auto parts store. There are two different tools that will be needed to take the upper part of the steering column apart.

3. Thread steering wheel puller’s two bolts into the factory holes provided for such purpose. Use adjustable wrench (or open/box end wrench) to tighten puller against shaft.

Sometimes you can yank the wheel off after removing the steering shaft nut, but we had to use a steering wheel puller. This tool is available from most parts stores for less than $10.

The first step is to remove the old wheel with a steering-wheel puller. Remove the center holddown nut, attach the puller to the wheel, and screw down on the center shaft until the wheel is removed.

The steering wheel and mast jacket must be removed in order to remove the steering gear box. We started by removing the horn ring and then the wheel using a steering wheel puller.