Being in the repair business for 40+ years , you have few options. Replace the tire on the rim while on the tractor. Use Kroil to loosen the rust, (Expensive but actually works) and use a puller to remove the rim.I hope someone could give me some insight or knowledge on how to get a frozen rear wheel off a garden tractor. Specifically it is a. Old MTD .
I have tried everything from PB Blaster to heat to pounding it. Nothing no budge.
My next try would be to get an air chisel to the back of it. But I wanted to see if anybody had any other ideas?
Jim
There are 1/16" snap rings holding the spider gears on the axle inside the gear box, hitting it either way can damage the snap ring. The trans axles are well sealed together, and some times will crack, while splitting the case in two. Those old MTD parts are no longer available, so you junk the tractor.
If you don't have proper tools, I would just break the tire loose get one side out and tube it.. If not, cut it off without damaging the rim. Lube the new tire good and get it back on. Tie a rope around the middle of the tire and twist it until the tire beads touch the rim and it will take air. Once it starts taking air, remove the rope. I have junked many of the old MTDs because of people banging on the axles and destroying the snap ring.
It can be a nightmare but take your time, and you will get it fixed