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Old Jun 21, 2014 | 08:35 AM
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Went to rotate tires on 2007, can't free up wheel off hub after lug nuts are off any suggestions?
 
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Old Jun 21, 2014 | 10:35 AM
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Get behind it with a big hammer and hit the tire.
 
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Old Jun 21, 2014 | 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by djsim1056
Went to rotate tires on 2007, can't free up wheel off hub after lug nuts are off any suggestions?
Make sure it's well jacked up and supported.
Then sit on the floor almost lying down and with your feet, stamp on either side of the wheel rapidly and alternatively.
This will work it free.
Put a little anti-seize on the backs of the wheels when refitting, to stop this happening In the future.
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Old Jun 21, 2014 | 01:46 PM
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I have always had good luck taking a sledge and hitting the tire at the top end, hit it inwards and it will usually will pop free within about 2-3 hits.
 
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Old Jun 22, 2014 | 08:34 AM
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spray wd40 around hub.

install 3 lug nuts BUT only on 3 or 4 threads...

hit back side of tire with hammer...

if after 3 hits and it has not moved.

using a 2by4 on back side of WHEEL ...hit 2by4 with big hammer.

clean and lub with anti-seize.... hub and wheel.
 
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