Front wheel removal

Tiny
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I have an '03 Silverado 1500-HD 4WD auto w/ 51k miles. Trying to do some routine maintenance, but can't get the front wheel off. After removing the lug nuts, the wheel doesn't budge. Do I need a puller or something to get the thing off? Basic repair manuals don't say anything more than "remove wheel". What am I missing?
Saturday, May 26th, 2007 AT 7:59 AM

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Tiny
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This happens to me on my 4wd all the time, mostly the rears that have the drums. Take off all the lugs and spray heavily with wd-40 around studs and center hub, let soak for a few, then when tire in the air, carefully use a sledge and TAP on the back side of the wheel, DO NOT hit TOO hard, you may throw out of balance and/or dent the wheel, spin tire at same time of tapping, it should break loose.
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Sunday, May 27th, 2007 AT 8:01 AM
Tiny
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That & some liquid wrench did the trick. Thanks!
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Friday, June 1st, 2007 AT 8:28 PM

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