Interior steering column??

[Doug Chahoy]

I’m about to change my turn signal switch and patch the hole where the column shifter use to live. Got the old steering wheel off ok but then the steering lock has me puzzled. My Haynes manual shows about the only type of puller I don’t have. Any chance of getting it off without locating one of those tools? Pictured

 

[L92 OLDS]

Hey Doug, i’d recommend getting the tool. You can pick them up for less than $20. The problem is that lockout plate is spring loaded and needs to be pressed down while you remove the snap rIng. It might be possible with four hands but it’s still a PITA without the proper tool.

 

[pontiac guy]

Almost impossible. It was a loan a tool at one point. Check you local autozone or equivalent.

 

[airboatgreg]

Get the tool. You can get it off but you won't put it on.

 

[oldsmobile joe]

yes you can but i only recommend it if you don't plan on using again. i have done it, but you will ruin the lock ring. and putting it back together is another matter. save yourself the time and frustration and buy the tool.

 

[Texas82GP]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009OR956/?tag=gbody-20

$18 to your door and hopefully still made in the USA. Mine was but I've had it around 27 years.

 

[Doug Chahoy]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009OR956/?tag=gbody-20

$18 to your door and hopefully still made in the USA. Mine was but I've had it around 27 years.

If your offering to sell me yours PM me. If not where did you buy it?

 

[mechanic80]

If your offering to sell me yours PM me. If not where did you buy it?

I bought mine at Checker Auto Parts in the 80's. Still got it.

 

[Longroof79]

It's an essential tool as many of us found out. It saves your fingers and keeps the strong language at bay...

 

[bracketchev1221]

Summit sells them they’re not expensive