Getting a wedge lock wheel loose

JWCarp · Apr 23, 2011

I have had pretty good luck with wedge locks so far, but on the 1256 I can not get the inner wedge to come loose. I have heard heard of the special tools used to break the wedges loose. Does someone have a picture of what they look like and how they are used?

hardscrabble · Apr 23, 2011

I don't have a picture, but they are u-shaped cast iron straps, held to the wheel by 2 bolts passing thru the wheel. When one wedge is forced out against the strap, the other wedge begins to push out.

buzzin duzzin · Apr 24, 2011

you may also have to hit the end of the axle shaft with a sledge hammer !

Anonymous-0 · Apr 25, 2011

Dont hit axle on end, it will crack & damage Timken axle bearings from the end thrust, ok to hit axle on side of shaft. The wedge tools were shipped with all tractors, some were bolted on in place on wheel, 1 side only, or loose in tool box.

BigRedEd · Apr 26, 2011

The Owners Manual shows you where to hit the axle.

BigRedEd · Apr 26, 2011

The Owners Manual shows you where to hit the axle.

Getting a wedge lock wheel loose

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