Not So Fast

I'm doing the axle nut R & R and wondering if anyone has a little trick up their sleeve on removing the center cap without pulling the wheel ??
Thanks
NSF

Entaille

hmmmm I wouldn't advise that, just based on the way they install... you'd probably chip it and loosen the rubber seal at best if you were successful. you really need to do it from the inside of the wheel unfortunately.

C6ROLLER

It can be done but you're more than likely going to have scratches. I would just pull the wheel off.

The Clevite Kid

A lot of us use a bent paper clip - CAREFULLY.

Not So Fast

I guess that's what I will do, pull them off, just did that a short while ago cleaning the wheels and brakes darnit. If process works at solving the popping noise then all's good.
NSF

Spark 2

Take a length of dental floss and work it in between the cap and the

wheel. A toothpick comes in handy for this.

Once it is fed all the way around make a loop / knot at the bottom

and pull.

Should be able to get it out far enough to get your finger between the

cap and the wheel.

Found this trick on the forum and been using it ever since.

Good Luck!

FAUEE

Go down to the seedy part of town (you know, the part where your wife doesn't know you go). Find a girls walking down the street who is willing to help. Have her use her mouth to suck a vacuum to the center cap, and remove the cap. Clean the caps off using lots of chemicals and gloves (don't want to catch the herp!). Remove your helper from the area before your wife finds out.


No but seriously I bet some sort of suction cup would work well for it.

LedZepper

This worked for me ... Remove one lug nut. Then pry up the center cap with a flat head screwdriver with a towel underneath to avoid scratches. There will be enough room there to work on the axle nut. Good luck!

chasboland

Radar detector suction cup works perfectly.

Not So Fast

You know what I just tried that and its pretty frustrating to try and get that floss under the lip so I gave up but I'll try it again or resort to arrrgh, pulling the wheel off AGAIN LOL
Thanks NFS

Not So Fast

NOPE, that's it, scratched the cap so wheel has to come off when I get the nuts, there are no shortcuts in life I guess
Thanks
NSF
PS should have identified the type wheel, 2011 GS chrome with the little smooth cap

Spark 2

Sorry! This was for the 2-5/8" round center caps.

Speedforhire

I use a flat blade micro screwdriver and it works perfectly. Work cautiously and slowly.

No scratches yet as the paint/chrome is very durable.