Can't get front wheel off. Stupid problem, any tips
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Drifting
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From: Hanover Maryland
Can't get front wheel off. Stupid problem, any tips
I know I sound like the least capable mechanic right now, which is cool because I am
But I can't get the front wheel off my car. I have the lugnuts off, and I kicked the wheel and smacked it a few times to break it loose, but it's not working. i had this problem on my old Eclipse years ago and I kicked it once and broke it loose, but this is ridiculous.
Any ideas, I feel really stupid
But I can't get the front wheel off my car. I have the lugnuts off, and I kicked the wheel and smacked it a few times to break it loose, but it's not working. i had this problem on my old Eclipse years ago and I kicked it once and broke it loose, but this is ridiculous.Any ideas, I feel really stupid
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Might not be just a feeling..
Sounds like a galvanic reaction between the aluminum wheel and the steel hub/lugs. Soak it down with PB Blaster around the lugs, put lug nuts on loosely and tap the tap the lugs. If that doesn't do it a LITTLE heat around the lug holes will.
Sounds like a galvanic reaction between the aluminum wheel and the steel hub/lugs. Soak it down with PB Blaster around the lugs, put lug nuts on loosely and tap the tap the lugs. If that doesn't do it a LITTLE heat around the lug holes will.
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This sounds most reasonable, but if your using WD-40 and letting it sit and plan on using a sledge hammer, by careful and use a wooden block and if your using heat, don't go overboard as you might burn the paint on the wheel. if' it's painted. you don't want to bend the wheel.
Drifting
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From: LEBANON PA.
Can't get front wheel off.
Hi There,
The reason you can't get the wheel off is you have galvanic corrosion between the axle hub & the inner wheel boss area.Put all 5 lug nuts back on snug them up & then lower the car slowly with a floor jack( & using the hockey pucks) to the floor & let the weight of the car do the work for you.Clean all the rust on all the wheels & axle hubs before installing. Fine sand the white rust off the bottom side of each lug nut. Next time it will be a snap getting the wheels off.Been there & done it with out damage to the wheel studs or car.
robsc501
The reason you can't get the wheel off is you have galvanic corrosion between the axle hub & the inner wheel boss area.Put all 5 lug nuts back on snug them up & then lower the car slowly with a floor jack( & using the hockey pucks) to the floor & let the weight of the car do the work for you.Clean all the rust on all the wheels & axle hubs before installing. Fine sand the white rust off the bottom side of each lug nut. Next time it will be a snap getting the wheels off.Been there & done it with out damage to the wheel studs or car.
robsc501
Last edited by robsc501; Apr 26, 2008 at 09:22 AM. Reason: additional info.
Racer
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From: San Antonio Tx
hi
When was last time you had them off.. location,etc could all contribute
agee with person above ( whichone right) - had same problem - put about 3 ligs back on - lower gently roll should crack loose - and problem fixed - not they guy with the big A-- hammer works every time for me for lots of things --inlcuding wife
When was last time you had them off.. location,etc could all contribute
agee with person above ( whichone right) - had same problem - put about 3 ligs back on - lower gently roll should crack loose - and problem fixed - not they guy with the big A-- hammer works every time for me for lots of things --inlcuding wife
