Sheefa Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Hi all Just a bit if help please from those that have swapped the wheel before. Undone torx bolts and removed airbag unit, battery all disconnected beforehand. Loosened main nut in centre but still a couple of rows of thread on so I don't smash myself in the face. I have pulled the wheel a few times, blooming hard, car even moved back nearly a foot with handbrake on (!!) but no joy at getting it off yet. Any other tips please? Cheers Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobUK Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Pull it harder! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
np89 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Tried giving it a wiggle side to side instead of just straight pulls? Bit like trying to get a wheel off thats been on a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobUK Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Only that bolt holding it on.... ask the wife to do it mate, we all know she wears the pants [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobUK Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Put the palm of your hand behind the right edge and smack it hard, then the left, if it's not come off by doing that get some wd40 and spray down the middle thread to loosen up, give it 5 mins and try again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobUK Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Why do you always do this shit at 10pm+ lol last time it was the electrics!! Haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 Why do you always do this $#@! at 10pm+ lol last time it was the electrics!! Haha Hahaha thanks mate. I know what a plank but at least your available to remote assist I'll try that tip in the morning thanks bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 Tried giving it a wiggle side to side instead of just straight pulls? Bit like trying to get a wheel off thats been on a while /QUOTE] Yes mate full lock side to side and rattled the sugar out of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobUK Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Go wd40 it now, it will be sat on the seat by itself by morning [emoji23][emoji23] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 Go wd40 it now, it will be sat on the seat by itself by morning [emoji23][emoji23] Sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Punch the bottom spoke a few times, bolt on 2-3 threads so you dont smash your face in and itll come off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berg Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Mine was a PITA to remove too Hand on each side of the wheel, wiggling and pulling at the same time, then hand top and bottom doing the same thing and it eventually came free Good idea with keeping the nut on, wish i tried that, i learnt the hard way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 good idea with keeping the nut on, wish i tried that, i learnt the hard way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 Cheers gents. Will give it another shot tomorrow morning when I've manned up and had a Yorkie bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobUK Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Cheers gents. Will give it another shot tomorrow morning when I've manned up and had a Yorkie bar. /QUOTE] Make sure it's that pink Yorkie mate [emoji23] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supraleeturbo Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Tighten the nut reallly hard then undo again then give it a sack and should come off mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew K Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 I used a 1/2 " thick piece of steel big enough to cover the 2 holes M8 I think they are either side of the main nut, take the main nut off and screw this plate over the top so it's resting on the main tread and the 2 M8 bolts are screwed in finger tight so the plate is level, slowly tighten each M8 bolt a bit at a time and it will jack it free from the main shaft, That's what I did if that makes sense!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Did you manage it? I guess I was pretty lucky as mine came off after a couple of whacks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Bullitt Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 What about using a puller if the left/right & up/down wiggling isn't working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitbox Junkie Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Push and pull it left to right right to left up and down up and down. use good force. (And old playstation cheat) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraLEDrears Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 I just whack it really hard left and right a few times and it glides off. Probably mentioned before but leave the nut on a few threads unless you fancy experiencing a mike tyson punch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted July 23, 2017 Author Share Posted July 23, 2017 Thanks gents attempting again later. I've left a little wd40 soaking on it for 48 hours too. Got the special rubber mallet out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 I just whack it really hard left and right a few times and it glides off. Probably mentioned before but leave the nut on a few threads unless you fancy experiencing a mike tyson punch. Hey I punch harder than that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike33 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 I had to use a puller on mine buddy to move mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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