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      07-23-2010, 11:03 AM   #1
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Help! - MS Wheel Spacers - Removal

I'm trying to remove 12 and 15mm wheel spacers, but they are pretty stuck on there. Before installing it, anti seize was applied. Are there any recommendations out there? I tried hitting it with a mallet and it's still stuck on there.
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I used a chisel and hammer.
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You could try applying a little heat to the spacer and then hit it with a dead blow hammer.
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I'm trying to remove 12 and 15mm wheel spacers, but they are pretty stuck on there. Before installing it, anti seize was applied. Are there any recommendations out there? I tried hitting it with a mallet and it's still stuck on there.
By any chance, was anti-sieze used on the hub when installing? This aids greatly in spacer removal.
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Thanks guys for the tips.

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By any chance, was anti-sieze used on the hub when installing? This aids greatly in spacer removal.
Yes, anti-seize was applied on the hub. Hmm, is there anything I else I can do now to get it off?
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Yes, anti-seize was applied on the hub. Hmm, is there anything I else I can do now to get it off?
The anti-sieze should have prevented this, or it's possible cleaning of the hub was not performed beforehand or enough. One feature of the new MS spacers now some with reliefs a screwdriver can be inserted into to aid in removal.

Working the spacer off little by little evenly will be what you need, patience is key.
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if you're careful you could tap at it with the flat edge of a screwdriver. maybe wrap it in a cloth to protect the hub and rotor. Or even something broad and flat like a paint scraper, maybe?

When we took my spacers off they easily came free of the hubs, but I hear it's not uncommon for them to stick a bit, even with anti-seize.
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