rushthesurf

So now that the straight plastic tool that you're supposed to screw into the holes snapped in half rendering it useless, What's the best way to get the wheel on?

I'm guessing my dealer should just give me another tool, but if anyone knows any reason why they might refuse, let me know so that I'm prepared with some sort of rebuttal when I call them tomorrow. After this event, I think they ought to make those tools out of hardened steel.

Thanks

2001.5 TQMS

BoostTed

it seemed too weak and flimsy so i never used it. I never really knew what it was for. Got my wheels on fine with out it.

Ray Calvo

Shouldn't be more than a few bucks.

If I knew the bolt size, I'd say go down to your local hardware store, buy a long bolt of the same diameter/size, then grind the bolt head off. This should take any abuse.

rushthesurf

Geez, I would, but it's kinda hard to get one when you can't drive your car

rushthesurf

What kind of wheels did you have? Trying put on '99 sport rims, and it's a PITA

BoostTed

I put on both the stock 15 and the 16" from the 2.8

dB

This nifty tool keeps the rotor holes lined up with the hub holes, while you put the wheel on. This is particularly helpful on the front wheel since it doesn't have the parking brake on it. You really don't need it though. Have a foot handy to keep the tire from slipping off the hub, while you thread the first bolt.

uktena

It was probably an aftermarket chip, a non-stock antisway bar or something that caused it to break.

dB

Right! Taking a wheel off is an "UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION"!! Void his warrant NOW!

Arnold D

I thought the plastic one would eventually break so I bought one from <a href="http://www.ultimategarage.com/whlhgr.html">The Ultimate Garage</a>. It hasn't failed me yet...