Note on the air bag models to lock the steering wheel in place so you don't ruin the air bag clock spring. On the stubborn ones I leave the box attached and rock the steering wheel while a friend taps it off. (With a bungee cord to the brake pedal from the steering wheel on air bag years.) The rocking helps the shaft slide off. More @Wikipedia
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