diff --git a/setup.py b/setup.py
index 2a94521..47f6afc 100644
--- a/setup.py
+++ b/setup.py
@@ -63,7 +63,6 @@ def _extension(modpath):
     _extension("exec_helpers.async_api.subprocess_runner"),
 
     _extension("exec_helpers._log_templates"),
-    _extension("exec_helpers._ssh_helpers"),
     _extension("exec_helpers._ssh_client_base"),
     _extension("exec_helpers._subprocess_helpers"),