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Spare Wheel Removal

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09 Apr 2018 04:23 #191472 by Lambert
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You shouldn't really need a different socket, the wheel brace should fit over it,though it might need a little persuasion from a hammer but only very lightly taping. You ought to be then able to just twist and pull and get it off or just unwind it completely.

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09 Apr 2018 12:08 #191482 by Max Headroom
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Is there enough space to get something down the sides of it like a long thin screwdriver?
I was thinking if you had something like a long thin screwdriver and bent the tip of the screwdriver over so that it could catch on the furthest edge of the offending cover, and pull it towards you. Obviously you will be pulling on one side, so may need to work around it until it starts to shift

I cant think if anything else unless its magnetic and you can get a strong earth magnet to it - Don't lose the magnet down the hole too!


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10 Apr 2018 05:36 #191503 by kirkynut
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If you've established that this is just a tin cover on a proper nut, it's likely rusted on and I would be inclined to go at it with a screw driver and hammer via the hole drilled to rip it open and loose. Then you will have created an edge to be able to get a grip on and pull. It's no good to you as it is and the gently gently approach is failing. Just be careful not to damage the plastic cover.

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10 Apr 2018 07:00 - 10 Apr 2018 07:00 #191506 by psybear
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Thanks for all the suggestions folks. I'm new here and have been really impressed by the level of response from so many other Jimny owners wanting to help.

Unfortunately 'Jim-Bob' and I are having an enforced separation for a couple of weeks so I won't be able to act on any further suggestions, or report back on progress for a while.
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10 Apr 2018 10:02 - 10 Apr 2018 10:03 #191510 by Max Headroom
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No worries, hope you have a good time whatever you are doing.B)
But don't forget to report back here with any more ideas that you've had or things that you've tried, and let us know the outcome... if any!

I'm intrigued now and want to know how it pans out


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10 Apr 2018 12:44 #191516 by GRAYWOLF
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From what i can see, that would appear, as already said, a security bolt of some sort..May i suggest a steel drill shaft pushed into the hole, and then a ring spanner, around it(slim one)..push the drill shaft into the hole firmly, while trying to undo the nut..
I have seen similar security nuts before..

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10 Apr 2018 13:28 #191517 by ZukracerV6
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As others have mentioned, that is just a chrome thin metal cover. Underneath it will be a round, locking wheel nut with three holes. I have had a few Jimny's fitted with these locks, and they all corrode. Normally some brute strength and a big pair of grips will remove the cover and nut but you have the added complication of the wheel cover restricting your access. You can buy sockets from ebay to remove lock nuts with out the key.

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22 Apr 2018 10:43 #192018 by psybear
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Finally sorted.

As various folk here suggested, this was a tin cover that was well rusted on. A 22mm socket was used to get it off - not a perfect fit but close enough.

The pictures tell the tale.

Thanks for all the advice folks!
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23 Apr 2018 09:03 #192052 by Max Headroom
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Well! Why on Earth would anyone put a cover like that on?

Well done for finally solving it and getting the offending article out.
Looks like the poor old security nut has suffered badly from its encasement.

I generally assemble everything with the old honey-coloured Waxoyl - it does a fantastic job at keeping water ingress and corrosion out for years on end, but I would never cover a relatively inaccessible bolt with anything like that!


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