Solo Centerlock Wheel Remove/Replace
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Been out of town over the weekend and when I get back I’ll give it a try. Had another thought and that is slightly raise the opposite wheel, place chocks against the wheel, then lower the car again on that side. That way the chocks are really stuck in there. I have 4 Harbor Freight steel collapsible chocks with rubber on the surface that touches the floor and I’ll try those too. The rubber might help to really lock things in and help stop wheel movement. I’ll report back on how it worked this evening when I get home.
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One idea that I haven't tried - do our cars have a steering lock if the car is turned off? That would presumably prevent the turning. When I changed mine to my winters, I had my 13 year old son hold the brake down and hold the steering wheel. He enjoyed helping out.
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No, but interesting contraptions - where do you get them ?
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I think we have all found this to be a common problem. I have been successful in keeping the front wheel from turning by using the following technique:
- Have one front tire on the ground, which is the one you are not working on.
- Before starting the torquing process, be sure the front wheel being torqued is absolutely straight.
- When torquing, be sure the wrench and pressure you are applying are exactly parallel to the wheel (no angle).
- Have one front tire on the ground, which is the one you are not working on.
- Before starting the torquing process, be sure the front wheel being torqued is absolutely straight.
- When torquing, be sure the wrench and pressure you are applying are exactly parallel to the wheel (no angle).
#23
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I think we have all found this to be a common problem. I have been successful in keeping the front wheel from turning by using the following technique:
- Have one front tire on the ground, which is the one you are not working on.
- Before starting the torquing process, be sure the front wheel being torqued is absolutely straight.
- When torquing, be sure the wrench and pressure you are applying are exactly parallel to the wheel (no angle).
- Have one front tire on the ground, which is the one you are not working on.
- Before starting the torquing process, be sure the front wheel being torqued is absolutely straight.
- When torquing, be sure the wrench and pressure you are applying are exactly parallel to the wheel (no angle).
#24
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Will “The Club” work? Ha, just saw post 21. This seems like it could work if there’s no slop in the wheel with it on.
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[QUOTE=Lava Fire;14648479]I don't have one, but search for "wheel alignment steering wheel lock" and you'll find a bunch of options.[/QTOTE]
Thanks @Lava - not sure tool would prevent steering wheel from moving under the 400 plus ft/lb torque.
Found vid of a diy for the steering wheel lock contraption I was describing in post 18. Leaving opposite tire wheel on the ground might be an easier solution, lol.
Thanks @Lava - not sure tool would prevent steering wheel from moving under the 400 plus ft/lb torque.
Found vid of a diy for the steering wheel lock contraption I was describing in post 18. Leaving opposite tire wheel on the ground might be an easier solution, lol.
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I was also wondering if the wheel holder tools they typically use for alignments might work...
Here's one on Amazon, they have less expensive / lighter duty ones as well.
Here's one on Amazon, they have less expensive / lighter duty ones as well.
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When my GTS shows up in a couple of months, Pulling a wheel is one of the first things I want to try. Unfortunately I'll have to spend another $300-$400 for the torque wrench & breaker bar. I'm not ashamed to admit I have no earthly idea what 440 ft-lbs of torque feels like, so I can't fake it and say close enough.
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Why would you want to do it yourself? Much less by yourself?