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Can't get the wheel off
« on: 19 October 2009, 13:08:43 »
First post on here in a long time mainly due to not having any probs with the car in quite a while. 

My wishbones are shot and I attempted to change them over the weekend.  Got the drivers side done alright but on the passenger side i've got the spare wheel on due to me getting a puncture,  the spare has been on a while as I don't use the car very much prefering to go most places by motorbike.

When I came to take the wheel off the bolts came out OK but the wheel is stuck absolutely solid on the hub.  I spent quite while laying on my back booting it,  put the wheel nuts back in loosely and took it up and down the road and whilst parked turned the wheel full lock left and right but it is still solid and i'm at a bit of a loss in how to proceed.

Anyone got any tips and tricks?  I need to get it MOT'd next week so really need to get this other wishbone changed.  I've had some stiff wheels in the past but never anything like this, it really is absolutely solid.

Help!!!
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Re: Can't get the wheel off
« Reply #1 on: 19 October 2009, 14:24:48 »
Loosen all the bolts (but don't fully remove)... crawl along and hammer the brake on  :)
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Re: Can't get the wheel off
« Reply #2 on: 19 October 2009, 14:27:10 »
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Loosen all the bolts (but don't fully remove)... crawl along and hammer the brake on  :)


works for me (3 loose bolts)  :y
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Re: Can't get the wheel off
« Reply #3 on: 19 October 2009, 15:26:12 »
Scary  :o

The wheel bolts are located in the wheel due to the taper on the bolt heads. The brake disk is clamped between the wheel and the hub (with a tiny 8mm securing screw that is only there to help you line the bolt holes up when you swap a wheel)

With the bolts loose you will be trying to shear the wheel bolts. They may have already been terminally weakened  :o

Apply releasing oil to the centre bore of the wheel (where it sits on the hub) every time you pass the car over the next two days. After that you should be able to grasp top & bottom of the wheel and waggle it until it gets bored and slides off  :y
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Re: Can't get the wheel off
« Reply #4 on: 19 October 2009, 15:33:52 »
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Loosen all the bolts (but don't fully remove)... crawl along and hammer the brake on  :)


works for me (3 loose bolts)  :y

Me too  :D
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Re: Can't get the wheel off
« Reply #5 on: 19 October 2009, 16:26:05 »
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Scary  :o

 ......

But very effective!  :y :y It's worked for me a few times over the years. You're only just moving the car before you hit the brakes.
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Re: Can't get the wheel off
« Reply #6 on: 19 October 2009, 16:29:10 »
 or try heating up the centre of the wheel with a hot air gun. :-/
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Re: Can't get the wheel off
« Reply #7 on: 19 October 2009, 16:33:34 »
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or try heating up the centre of the wheel with a hot air gun. :-/

I think a lump af ally is going to soak up the small amount of heat available from a heat gun - and you wouldn't want to scorch the paint.
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Re: Can't get the wheel off
« Reply #8 on: 19 October 2009, 16:38:54 »
A big rubber mallet has done mine, or failing that a big hairy man!! :-* :-* :-* :-* :D :D :D ;) ;)

Hope you get it off though!

I must say the thought of driving the car with loose wheel bolts scares me as well, as I have seen them shear under such loads!! :o :o :o :o
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Re: Can't get the wheel off
« Reply #9 on: 19 October 2009, 16:46:30 »
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I must say the thought of driving the car with loose wheel bolts scares me as well, as I have seen them shear under such loads!! :o :o :o :o

We are talking about a couple of mph, you could do it on the driveway.
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Re: Can't get the wheel off
« Reply #10 on: 19 October 2009, 16:59:10 »
Take it to Kwik Fit and say that you want that wheel balancing .......

Just say it with a straight face.

 ;) ;) ;)
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« Reply #11 on: 19 October 2009, 17:09:12 »
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Take it to Kwik Fit and say that you want that wheel balancing .......

Just say it with a straight face.

 ;) ;) ;)

Yeah, right!  They will end up at least buggering up your wheel bearings and goodness knows what else and say it was like it before they touched it!!! :o :o :o :o

I recommend stay well clear of that 'solution'!! ::) ::) ::) :D :D ;)
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Re: Can't get the wheel off
« Reply #12 on: 20 October 2009, 12:04:46 »
Yes, slow speed with 'loose nuts'
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Re: Can't get the wheel off
« Reply #13 on: 20 October 2009, 12:39:33 »
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Loosen all the bolts (but don't fully remove)... crawl along and hammer the brake on  :)

large rubber mallet and weetabix for breakfast should be the solution
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Re: Can't get the wheel off
« Reply #14 on: 20 October 2009, 12:51:07 »
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A big rubber mallet has done mine, or failing that a big hairy man!! :-* :-* :-* :-* :D :D :D ;) ;)

He is!!
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