removing steering wheel

[burnhampm]

How do I remove the steering wheel from a LH Defender 110. I thought I properly followed the instruction in the work manual - remove the bumper pad, then the nut and lock washer. I do all of this but there is till something holding the steering wheel on. Thanks in advance.

[TerryS]

Put the nut back on but with a few turns left to go before bottoming out. Sit in the drivers seat, and push backwards, firmly but not excessively, on the bottom of the steering wheel with you knees, pulling backwards on the top of the wheel, again firmly but not excessively, and with your other had, give the top of the nut a firm wrap with a lead hammer. The wheel should pop off the tapered spline.

[burnhampm]

thanks - will try that this afternoon - appreciate the help with a tip on technique

[discodefender]

or just borrow a puller from the auto parts store.