I was trying to get the wheels off my ford fista, so undone all 4 nuts but still couldn't remove the wheel- could it be seized or something any suggestions on removal would be greatly appreciated. Cheers!
2007-06-10 01:08:53 · 17 answers · asked by greenapple 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
sound like rust has bound it onto the hub. hit the tire, not the rim with the biggest hammer you can find. i have had to do this many times to remove a stubborn wheel and tire. good luck
2007-06-10 01:12:36 · answer #1 · answered by potboi2001 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Its more than likely seized from rust, especially if that particular wheel hasn't been removed for a while.
Once you've undone the nuts find a rubber mallet, or failing that just something big that you can get a fair bit of force behind, and whack the tyre (NOT the wheel itself) to loosen it. If you're feeling strong you can try holding the wheel firmly and "rocking" it side to side to try and work it off. Be forceful but don't go mad with it.
Make sure that if you use WD40 you don't get any of it on the braking mechanism - that would not be good move...
2007-06-10 01:25:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is a problem, especially with Alloys and the first time of removal. A bit of WD40 or "Plus-gas" on the wheel centre ( you may have to take the badge of an alloy), then get a soft face Mallet and hit the inside of the wheel turning it as you go. After about 5 minutes it will move. When you get it off run a scraper round both the wheel centre and hub to clean up, then put a smear of "Copperslip" on the sticking faces to prevent future problems. Mind you don't get anything on the brakes!
2007-06-11 08:12:33 · answer #3 · answered by The original Peter G 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It gets rusted on to the brake rotor or drum. First try tapping it around the stud area with a hammer to loosen it. You could try squatting beside the tire and with heavy work shoes on, kicking the tire from side to side. When you get it off, don't forget to put some grease on the backside of the wheel rim so it won't get rusted on again. Spraying a good oil penetrant like shown below around the stud holes may help. Gradually turn the wheel to different positions and apply the penetrant spray and hopefully gravity will drain the oil into the rusted areas.
2007-06-10 01:13:54 · answer #4 · answered by bobweb 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is stuck on the hub---you need to get behind the wheel and hit the back of the wheel with a rubber hammer or a block of wood and a lump hammer it shouldn't be too tight
2007-06-10 02:23:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put the lug nuts back on but don't tighten them---leave them loose a little bit...put the car back down on the ground and drive it back and forth a little to break the rim loose enough to get off and then jack it back up and remove. Pounding with a hammer on the edge of the rim can bend it and give you a tire leak.
2007-06-10 02:04:13 · answer #6 · answered by paul h 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Squirting a little WD40 at the studs and leave it for a few minutes then try tapping the tyre with rubber mallet at different points to loosen it.
it's probably only a bit of rust that's stopping it from coming off, good luck..Mind you don't get anything WD40 on the brakes!
2007-06-10 01:21:49 · answer #7 · answered by Magic 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Over here in the sticks, we just hit the top of the tire with our hands a couple of times, until it pops off!
2007-06-10 04:43:03 · answer #8 · answered by chris j 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
piece of wood big enough to fit across the back of the wheel then beat the crap out of it until it moves.
be sure to support the car properly before you start.
2007-06-10 05:00:50 · answer #9 · answered by chunky 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
spray somr wd40 onto the hub and then give the thing a couple og whacks withthe biggest hammer/ mallet you can find
2007-06-10 01:44:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋