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09-23-2009, 07:51 PM | Topic Starter |
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Mechanics - help plz
I have a 2005 Hyundai Sante Fe. It needs the front disc brakes replaced. So, I bought the brakes and went home to change them.
I loosened the lug nuts and jacked up the Sante Fe using my 2 ton hydraulic jack. Once up, I took off the lug nuts and attempted to remove the passenger side wheel. Nothing, it would no budge. After wiggling it around awhile to no avail, I finally gave up on that side I tried the other side but still had the same exact problem. I have driven cars for 22 years and never, not once, have I ever had this kind of problem. Is there something that I'm missing here? |
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09-23-2009, 07:53 PM | #2 | |
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09-23-2009, 08:03 PM | #3 |
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Both wheels? Weird. I believe they are both aluminum alloy.
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Did the wheel(s) ever come off while you were driving it around the lot?
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IMO, You have a dissimilar metals reaction between the alloy wheels and the iron hub and they've become corroded together. Hit it with a BFH.
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09-23-2009, 07:56 PM | #10 |
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the problem with a hammer is where to hit it. for a novice i would sit on the ground with the lugnuts off and kick the tire. you can really **** up an aluminum wheel with a hammer
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Yeah, I'd use a short 2x4 as the thing to actually hit with the hammer. But you most likely have a better solution since this is your profession.
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Seriously kicking it should remove it. at the shop i have an old splitting maul to use on those REAL tough ones. usually a 48 oz plastic deadblow to the inner lip does the trick |
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So, what Brock is suggesting you agree (a 2 X 4 centered on the hub and pound it with a hammer)?
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