Removing steering boss

[mclinc]

Hi Guys,

I want to get my dash off to do some wiring but to do this I need to remove the quick release boss.

The wheel is a Rapid HP so I assume the boss is too.

I've removed the bulk of the boss using the bolts from behind. I then removed the big nut which holds the "thingy" (for want of a better word) onto the column but no matter how much pulling or bashing the "thingy" will not come off. I have even screwed back the steering wheel section leaving off the big nut so I could get some twist on it but no joy.

Do I need more brute force or is there something behind the bash which needs undoing. I've been fairly gentle so far.

I did have some ascii art of the "Thingy" but I see this forum doesn't format it well.

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Mike

[mcartney]

My GD has a Vectra column, which is tapered. The hub is pulled onto the taper and needs a puller to remove or a lever to pull off. A bolt thro the hub onto the tapered column and some metal across the hub and tightening the bolt to gradually pull the hub off will work.

Ian.

[stevee8]

As Ian says, you may need a puller.
Did you try it with the ignition key in and the steering unlocked?

[Trevor]

Mike
Try a gentle tap onto the loosened ( to protect the threads ) large nut in the middle.
It is only held by a spline assuming its a Jag column. WD40 might just assist.
Trevor

[mclinc]

Nope, steering lock was on.

I can't see what difference unlocking it would make apart from giving me less torque before the wheels started to turn?

I'll set up a puller and see where that gets me.

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Mike

[mclinc]

Thanks everyone .

Got the boss off.

Pulled on the thingy whilst tapping the shaft with a hammer.

Dash is now off to allow me to play. I see lots of wires now, which is good, because I understand wires.

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Mike