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Old May 29, 2014 | 11:43 AM
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Trying to install a new wheel and my new hub is stuck and the wheel is locked sooo i cant turn the key. Does anyone know how or what is wrong
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Old May 29, 2014 | 11:53 AM
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what hub are you using? i would put a steering wheel on the hub to give you more leverage to turn it. then while turning the wheel, turn the key to unlock the steering and ignition.

worry about getting the hub off after. a puller works wonders but it depends on what hub you have.
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Old May 29, 2014 | 12:01 PM
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what hub are you using? i would put a steering wheel on the hub to give you more leverage to turn it. then while turning the wheel, turn the key to unlock the steering and ignition. worry about getting the hub off after. a puller works wonders but it depends on what hub you have.
Im using an hkb boss kit. While i was removing the stock wheel it locked. So when i put everything new on it was still locked N my key wouldnt turn... Now my new hub is stuck to the shaft
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sounds like you engaged the column lock...
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Old May 29, 2014 | 10:39 PM
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Yeaaaaa i got it
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Old May 30, 2014 | 11:04 AM
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looks great. it was just the steering column lock correct?
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Old Jun 1, 2014 | 10:46 AM
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looks great. it was just the steering column lock correct?
yea that was the problemm
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