Need Help Removing the Steering Wheel

[Flytrade]

I have read a tread on this, but am still having problems removing my steering wheel and hope to find more help here.
I have loosened the nut and although there does not appear to be any rust, I have applied some liquid wrench and have let it sit a couple of days.
I am now using a spray lube, which again has been sitting for a day or so.
The nut is on to protect the shaft, and hitting it with a hammer, while pulling on the steering wheel has not produced any movement. It almost seems a though there is something else keeping the steering wheel in place.
Any suggestions you may have would be appreciated.

 

[scoflaw]

Nope it's froze on the tapered shaft. Puller and or a propane torch work

 

[JHornsby3]

Yup, a two or three jaw puller should get it off. Get the puller on and tight. Then put a scrap 2X4 over the puller shaft and smack it good.

Or tie it off to the dock and put it in full forward and see if it will jerk off. No don't do that.

 

[OllieC]

Have you tried tapping the shaft with a hammer? Actually, tap the bolt on the shaft as not to damage the shaft. Sometimes that’s just enough. You don’t need to bang on it, just a few good solid taps.

 

[paulswagelock]

Need a puller. It will pop in 1 second.

 

[ocgrant]

+1 on a puller. Will pop of without damaging anything…. NO NOT A BIGGER HAMMER

 

[Fill Ess]

+3 on a 3-jaw puller (bigger is better)

 

[Flytrade]

Thanks for all the replies. It looks like the puller is the way to go.

So glad all of you are here to help. I hope I can do the same in the future.