Rear wheel '79 toyota corolla

No special tools are required to remove the rear wheel on a 1979 Corolla, other than a jack and lug wrench.

If you have removed the lug nuts and the wheel will not come off, corrosion is probably making the wheel stick. Re-install the lug nuts until they are finger-tight, then back them off 1 turn, and lower the car to the ground. Drive slowly and move the stuck wheel up against a curb and see if you pop it loose, then jack up the car and remove the wheel.

Another, more difficult method is to place a 2" x 4" up against the inner surface of the wheel and pound with a maul or sledge hammer. Be very careful with this method because the hammer can bounce back and hit you or you can damage the wheel or tire.

To prevent a re-occurrence, apply some anti-seize or wheel bearing grease where the wheel touches the drum or rotor, paying attention to the hub.

I'm sure your local Toyota dealer will know

mike

Depends on the wheel.

Our '97 Corolla requires a special tool to remove the center trim ring on the alloy wheels.

We also need a special tool to remove one of the 'locking' nuts on the wheel itself.