Steering wheel removal-how?

[General]

I need to take off my steering wheel to replace the rusted shift arm and signal arm. I took the button off, bolt, horn assembly etc. but the wheel won't budge. I'm sure there's got to be a trick to it. Surely I won't have to use a sledge hammer... right?
Thanks!

 

[cowboy]

just go down to you auto parts store and buy a steering wheel puller.
cowboy

 

[bk65]

If you've got the horn button stuff off you should see two threaded holes (I think they take 1/4" bolts) Anyway, that's what the steering wheel puller bolts to. The puller should be less than $10, and it's a handy item to have on hand.