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Originally Posted by gary1930
My method...
I have an eye bolt in the ceiling of garage, with a come-along attached. I mainly use it for removing engines, but it works for steering wheels too.
First, the PB Blaster, and lots of it over a couple days, tapping on the loosened nut as I apply it.
Then I wrap a chain around the base of the steering wheel, attach it to the come-along, and elevate the tractor so that most of the weight is pulling up on the wheel. Whack the loosed nut a few times, and sooner or later it pops loose. I've done three that were on there for 30-40 years this way with no damage to the wheel or threads.
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That may not damage the wheel, but that's a great way to wreck the steering column casting. Supporting the tractor by the two bolts in the aluminum steering box casting is not good for it at all. A better way is to get a 5/8 NF bolt and nut, thread the nut halfway on, thread the bolt into it, and then pound on the bolt while pulling up on the wheel with your knees.