I have the steering wheel finaly off. What a job! I will need a new wheel I'm sure. The wheel is quite damaged. Now on to the other parts, I have the spring off from under the steering wheel. There was also with the spring a cup, something like a reducing bushing, washer and then the spring and wheel. I did also take the steering shaft outer tube down to the first four bolts. There I found what looks like what remains of some berring races. The rest must be farthemr down. Question why would there be so many metal gaskets? They look more like shims to me. Maybe one of you may know. Not sure where to go to from here. Any ideas? I did order a manual but it looks like it will be next week before I get it. I did try to take pictures of the progress so if I need to refer back I can. Am I going to have to remove any more? If so what? Thanks guys for your help.