[Bob Carriere]

There is a special tool that did exists ..... mine is a military surplus......I have also seen civilian model used and sold at antique farm tractor shows.... it is built like a huge rugged C clamp..... the bottom of the clamp's foot is split in a U shape arrangement that allows to insert the steering shaft under the wheel..... a bit of penetrating oil on the nut....remove the nut even to the end of the thread than screw down the top part of the C clamp and the wheel will pop off easily without damage.

I got my from Princess years ago..... have not seen them since.. they were designed for the M series....Dodge Power wagon or M37...... the U shape foot was interchangeable for tow size allowing it to be used on larger M trucks....

If interested will post a picture....

Bob