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Ok guys,
Had a go at removing the wheel rear today, and although the manual says thew axel just slides out, I've tried bashing it out with a rubber mallett and even tried a 7lb sledge (I did protect the end of the axel before the sledge came out )but the axel wont budge at all. I can twist it ok but it will not slide out.
I'm guessing that its corroded and siezed to the bearings or the internal bearing spacer. I guess the muppets at the factory didnt bother greasing it up at assembly . Any ideas, as I dont really want to take it to the dealer, I have a tyre but I bet the dealer will charge a couple of hundred quid for the privaledge of fitting it.
At the moment I've tried to get some WD40 to seep in but I am not too hopefull it will penetrate enough.
I've done a quick search on the site, but cant believe I am the only poor unfortunate.
Any help suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
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Had a go at removing the wheel rear today, and although the manual says thew axel just slides out, I've tried bashing it out with a rubber mallett and even tried a 7lb sledge (I did protect the end of the axel before the sledge came out )but the axel wont budge at all. I can twist it ok but it will not slide out.
I'm guessing that its corroded and siezed to the bearings or the internal bearing spacer. I guess the muppets at the factory didnt bother greasing it up at assembly . Any ideas, as I dont really want to take it to the dealer, I have a tyre but I bet the dealer will charge a couple of hundred quid for the privaledge of fitting it.
At the moment I've tried to get some WD40 to seep in but I am not too hopefull it will penetrate enough.
I've done a quick search on the site, but cant believe I am the only poor unfortunate.
Any help suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
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