you were right came right off, i have never had a steering wheel come off so easy. I was nervous when i didnt see any threaded holes like on most steering wheels to screw the puller on to pry the wheel off its nice this way. So i decided to post it up on ebay here is a link if anyone is interested
http://www.ebay.com/itm/classic-bmw-2002-steering-wheel-/330664844743?fits=Make:BMW|Model:2002&hash=item4cfd291dc7&item=330664844743&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr#ht_500wt_1287