| Author | Message | ||
| Ernest Riggen (Ernest)
New member Username: Ernest Post Number: 24 Registered: 4-2002 |
THEY ARE OFF! And you guys where right - about an hour of pounding. Can't wait to get the new tires on. Will clean up before putting them back on. Someone suggested anti-seize lubricant which is what I put on the plugs before I put them in. I think I'll try that. THanks for the help. Ernest. | ||
| James Selevan (Jselevan)
New member Username: Jselevan Post Number: 23 Registered: 6-2002 |
Ernest - My experience echoes Adam's, HOWEVER, while it is mandatory that you grease the splines, DO NOT apply grease to the beveled mating surface where the wheel meets the hub. This grease will dry, and with the heat of operation, will act to "glue" the wheel to the hub. Getting the wheel off is tedious, and requires the gentle hands of a neurosurgeon with a sledge hammer. The 2x4 on the inboard side of the wheel and a gentle lead hammer working around the wheel is the customary approach. However, an alternative would be a large gear puller with a small 2x4 against the spline and cloth or plastic pieces to insulate the hooks from the inside of the wheel. Hope this helps. Jim Selevan | ||
| Adam Goldman '86 TR (Icnsltmfg)
Member Username: Icnsltmfg Post Number: 354 Registered: 8-2001 |
The knock off's require grease to be applied to the splines prior to instalation. This will stop the wheels from hanging on to the hub. If they do get stuck on, the only way to remove them is with a 2x4 and and the lead hammer. You have to start hitting the wheel from the inside out, and rotating the wheel after each blow. I know of some mechanics that have spent an hour removing one wheel. Once greased up, I have never had a problem with mine. | ||
| Ernest Riggen (Ernest)
New member Username: Ernest Post Number: 23 Registered: 4-2002 |
I'm sure someone has dealt with this. My recently acquired TR needs new tires - done. But getting the wheels off is another thing. Fronts slid off fine, but not the rears. THought I would get other opinions before I get serious  THanks as always. Ernest. |