Steering column bearing/steering lock removal

[Mk1Mad J - 16v]

Anyone know how to get the bearing & housing off the steering column 

On my mk1 it just slides off but this mk2 one ive got has some strange bit on the end compessing a spring? i tried to whack it off with a hammer but it didn't budge 

I've cut the spring so i can get an angle grinder to it but if theres an easier way i'd prefer it

ta 

[rubjonny]

You need to use a gear puller on it, its a pain but it will come off eventually.

[Mk1Mad J - 16v]

  Nice one I'll give that a go, but if it gives me any grief the grinders coming out

[Mk1Mad J - 16v]

It's off     it was quite easily actually, probably from the hammering it got lastnight 

[systemseiko]

Sorry for interupting this post but RubJohnny is there anything you haven't done on a Mk 2GTI?   am thinin of starting a thread on this with 1st prize as a full day with Rubjohnny.

[rubjonny]

There are a few things, for a start I still haven't fitted the suspension kit thats been in my garage for over a year.  I originally bought it for my Driver