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Skoda Fabia Query. Another One
Feel stupid asking this question as I am pretty handy at DIY and mechanics.
Skoda Fabia 2010.
The rear wheels. After taking out all nuts I find it impossible to remove the wheel. Am I missing something?
Manual is no help as it just says to do what I have done.
Skoda Fabia 2010.
The rear wheels. After taking out all nuts I find it impossible to remove the wheel. Am I missing something?
Manual is no help as it just says to do what I have done.
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If they've not been off for a while , especially if they're alloys, they'll be stuck to the hub. A few good clouts on the inside of the tyre (NOT the wheel) should see it come away eventually. Once it's off clean off any corrosion with a wire brush and put a thin coating of copper grease on the cleaned surface. Support the car by placing something solid like the spare...
13:50 Sun 14th Aug 2016
If they've not been off for a while , especially if they're alloys, they'll be stuck to the hub.
A few good clouts on the inside of the tyre (NOT the wheel) should see it come away eventually.
Once it's off clean off any corrosion with a wire brush and put a thin coating of copper grease on the cleaned surface.
Support the car by placing something solid like the spare wheel or a large block of wood under the sill while it's jacked up and lastly, watch out for rebound of the hammer off the tyre.
A few good clouts on the inside of the tyre (NOT the wheel) should see it come away eventually.
Once it's off clean off any corrosion with a wire brush and put a thin coating of copper grease on the cleaned surface.
Support the car by placing something solid like the spare wheel or a large block of wood under the sill while it's jacked up and lastly, watch out for rebound of the hammer off the tyre.
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