How to Remove rear wheel from 1994chevy cavalier?

Question

Right - simple enough as I've changed many a flat tire on most every make - done brake jobs etc

However - this beast will not come loose. It seems stuck or rusted on what I figure is a bearing cap.

Used lots of screwloose - wire brush and some force. To no avail.

There is no manual or special tool in the kit.

Word of mouth is it is a common problem.

Oh yeah, not my car, as common maintenence would have likely have prevented all this.

Answer 1

here's what i've had to do many times.  loosen the lugnuts out about 2 turns then drive it down your driveway a little and pull the parking brake (since that only stops the back wheels.  don't go to fast. just 2-3 miles an hour (a medium role) do it a few times in forward and reverse untill it breaks loose.  

yes, this has the potential to damage threads and is used as a last resort when a rubber mallet dosn't work (which i have found useless in the past.)  if the lugnuts are only loosened a little and you don't drive it round the block, and just drive it a few feet up and down a driveway you will do no damage.

Answer 2

I cant believe that guys said drive the car with the lugs loose. idiot. that can **** up the threads on the wheel studs. If your rim is rusted to the hub just get a rubber hammer and hit the side of the tire or rim. Should knock it right off.