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1992 Front Wheel Removal Bang? Lube? Crowbar? Heat???


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peter88
05-31-2005, 03:25 PM
Hi, I have a '92 4Runner. The wheels haven't been removed in years and I'm having a hard time. Lug nuts are off but the wheel won't budge. Would someone please confirm that on the '92 the 5 lug nuts are all that need to come off in order to remove the wheel? Secondly, has anyone had the same problem and found a solution that works? (aside from going for a FREE brake repair estimate)

Brian R.
05-31-2005, 11:46 PM
Penetrating oil on the lugs and hub and around the back where you can get to the wheel may do it.

fourwd1
06-01-2005, 04:57 PM
Aggressive use of a rubber mallet has worked for me.

Brian R.
06-01-2005, 09:04 PM
Or Both

peter88
06-02-2005, 11:19 AM
Problem solved, I went in for a "free estimate" quickie at a local garage. Took the guy over 1 full hour to get both wheels off. What did it was WD-40 (although i suspect Releaseall may be better for this) and a sledge hammer used with discretion on the the tire, many, many times.
Then he tries to charge me $20 bucks for the free estimate. I would have called the cops to release my car and then sued him for damage to my tires if he persisted. He didn't. Now I will try to change my rotors myself. I understand this is a bit of a job on a '92. Thank you guys!

Brian R.
06-02-2005, 04:02 PM
You're welcome

madbodger
06-09-2005, 06:06 AM
I realize this post is too late to help you but for any one else with this problem, a near sure fix is loosen all the lugs a couple or three threads, squirt the studs with a good penetrant, and drive the thing a little with a couple turns to left and right. DON'T do this on the road, back and forth in a driveway will work.

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