when removing a steering wheel loosen the nut BUT ALWAYS leave the nut on also put a mark on the steering column and and the wheel sowhen you refit it goes back on in the same place,then grip the wheel firmly at the 6 o.clock position and give it a forceful wiggle whilst pulling it then do the same at the 3 o'clock position and repeat until wheel come loose,leaving the nut on just stops you getting smacked in the face when the wheel does come loose unexpectedly.