1987 Ford F-150 Repair Question
Asked on September 3, 2012
Is there any way other way to pull off the steering wheel?
Okay so i have a steering wheel puller but I have a snapped off bolt in where the puller bolts go, I've tried everything to get the bolt out from welding a nut or washer on it and drilling it out. I'm seriously about to rip my hair out. I just need to get the ignition cylinder out and its stuck in lock and I have tried drilling out the tumblers and retaining pin and its still in there so u was gonna pull off the wheel and try from the inside. I just wanna drive my truck so I can use it to move. Please help, is there any alternativr way to pull the steering wheel or get the cylinder out. I would wire a push button start if I knew how but the steering is also locked up from the cylinder being stuck in lock. It's a nightmare
87 f-150 4speed 5.0
Answer
Replied on September 3, 2012
nothing you can do with the wheel off.
drill more on the cylinder and be patient as you have to break out each piece till you get it all out. then install the new one with the rack in the correct position.
Roy
Replied on September 3, 2012
Break out each piece? I am confused a lil bit, should it just slide out and is there and specific spot I have to drill that I'm missing?
Response from
DrAMP14
9 questions askedReplied on September 3, 2012
Also what specific tools will I need? Thank you for the help
Response from
DrAMP14
9 questions asked
Replied on September 3, 2012
drill the center of the cylinder, get the guts out including the locking pin, and it should come out in pieces.
you need a drill, several of them in varying sizes, and a hammer and chiesel. and a lot of patience.
Roy
Replied on September 3, 2012
Some times you can pull real hard on the wheel and rock it left and rignt up and down and it will pop off.
Answered by
djcl (expert)
788 answers providedReplied on September 25, 2012
If you have enough bolt left in the hole to get an easy out in that would get you bolt out.
Answered by
M_H_RITZEL (expert)
2,685 answers provided
