Steering Wheel

Spudm · Nov 12, 2015

I want to replace the steering wheel on my David Brown 995 tractor with a new one, but not sure the best way to get it loose without breaking something. Any advice? Thanks!

RESLLS · Nov 12, 2015

Had to use a die grinder and cut off wheel on mine. Tried the gear puller, tried having someone pull while I hit the loosened nut. Soaked with PB for a couple days first. Finally gave up. Cut the spokes off first, then through opposite sides of the hub. Mine did sit outside for most of its life though.

showcrop · Nov 12, 2015

Can you post a pic of it? There are a lot of different methods, depending on how badly it is rusted on. First is penetrating oil and time. This has worked for me so far. Next would be removing the nut and any washer and replacing the nut with one that is thinner, so that you can hit the nut and the force transmits to the shaft and not onto the wheel. Give it a sharp blow but not enough to damage the shaft or housing. If you can have someone pulling up on the wheel while you hit the nut it is more effective. A strap around the wheel supported from above through a come-a-long or a load strap can take the place of a helper. I think that I read this one in a manual. Next would be a puller, which of course would have to be of the three fingered type. Effectiveness of pullers is enhanced by striking the puller's bolt head with a good sharp blow when it is good and tight. If none of the above are successful, you may need to resort to cutting it off with a torch or grinder.

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