Steering wheel question

[gooffeyguy]

Got email this morning with tracking info on mine..... Yaay

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon Denali XL
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18

Wheel was delivered today! Probably install it this evening or tomorrow.

I don't have a steering wheel puller specifically but I do have a threaded universal type pulley/wheel puller. Anyone know if this will work?

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon Denali XL
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18

 

[Tonyrodz]

Wheel was delivered today! Probably install it this evening or tomorrow.

I don't have a steering wheel puller specifically but I do have a threaded universal type pulley/wheel puller. Anyone know if this will work?

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon Denali XL
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18

I used to pill the wheel on my Firebird with the same kit. I think it should work.

EDIT--,My bird didn't have an airbag.

 

[Doubeleive]

I haven't done mine yet, but after you have disconnected the battery and take off the airbag, the service manual says
Procedure
1. Disconnect any electrical connectors as needed.
2. Loosen the steering wheel nut until two to three threads are left
engaged.
3. Wiggle the steering wheel until the steering wheel disengages
completely.
4. Remove the steering wheel nut.
5. Remove the steering wheel.

when putting it back on the torque spec is 30lbs

***it also states not to bang on the center column with a hammer as it can loosen the sleeves that keep the column rigid.

 

[derfman00]

Steering wheel puller ^^^^

Used palms to alternate banging on left/right side of the wheel from behind to loosen. I borrowed the wrong puller from AutoZone and found a video on YouTube.

around the 2 minute mark

 

[Kee Fuller]

Yea, i didnt used a steering wheel puller, i just shook the wheel side to side and it came off

 

[PG01]

Wheel was delivered today! Probably install it this evening or tomorrow.

I don't have a steering wheel puller specifically but I do have a threaded universal type pulley/wheel puller. Anyone know if this will work?

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon Denali XL
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18

That will work.
Also, you can put the nut on a few threads and give it a rap or 2 with a rubber mallet, it will be fine.
It will come off with that puller though.

 

[gooffeyguy]

Thanks guys, got it on. I was going to use the puller at first, but I didn't have any oval headed bolts to use and I didn't feel like grinding some down on the bench grinder. So I did like Doubeleive posted, leaving the nut on loose, and pulling side to side. Torqued new one down to 30ft lbs

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon Denali XL
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18

 

[swathdiver]

I've read that we really don't need a puller like the old days with these. Yep, just read the instructions Wes put up, that's what I remember.

 

[derfman00]

The leather wheel feels SO MUCH BETTER than the wood grain. SOOOOOO happy I found these in stock!

 

[gooffeyguy]

The leather wheel feels SO MUCH BETTER than the wood grain. SOOOOOO happy I found these in stock!

Yes it does!!

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon Denali XL
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18