Anyone know the steering wheel big nut size?

[rnln]

Sorry, I did a quick search but couldn't find the answer.
I want to fix my light stalk but after removed the 2 little bolts on the side, the covers still didn't want to come off. I decided that I need to remove the steering wheel and hub. Then I realized I lost my big deep socket for the big nut on the column. I bought the socket before for this purpose but I lost it. I hate it whenever it happens and this is not the first time. Anyone know what is that nut/socket size?
Thank you.

[Peter Zimmermann]

27mm...

[rnln]

thank you Pete

[HarryD]

Be sure you have something to hold the steering wheel in place when you loosen the nut. You DO NOT want to use the ignition Column Lock (expen$ive mi$take).

[rnln]

Thanks Harry.

[Mitch Leland]

Also if the steering wheel is tracking straight now I would suggest taking a sharpie marking pen and marking the steering column so you can re-install the steering wheel back on the same splines. You might think you have it lined up with your eye balls, but you won't... Also you don't have to put a 100 foot lbs of torque to tighten the steering wheel, just snug. Best to disconnect the battery so when you accidently ground out the horn wire you don't scare the crap out of yourself.

[rnln]

Thanks Mitch.