Thank you all for your answers...we were able to get the left wheel snapped on! Right side used spacer, but left side wouldn't snap on w/the spacer..
1567343
I remember having the same problem. Try something different for the spacer or cut the spacer in half. Once you get it to snap together, it will be fine. It has been assembled and in heavy use by my 5 year old since I bought it.
1394383
Well we didn't seem to have that issue. I seem to remember the unit assembling OK - although a misfit axle could lead to the issues we had with the wheels. Sorry to see you had a problem too.
1363618
Hi, mine seems to fit on pretty easily. Try turning it a half turn it sits in place but really doesnt snap on.
2263766
Now it's ok? That time after I receive it, at the beginning I can't "snap" the wheels on too. Just use force and knock it to put it on.
1984130
I had trouble getting the wheels in too. I lubed the wheel shafts with WD40 with my fingers and as I was putting the wheels in with the chair upside down. I used a hammer & screwdriver on bottom of the wheels. Gently hitting the screwdriver. Wheels went in fine then.
300935
The one I installed REALLY went into the wheel. It wasn't a problem for me. BUT use longer bolts if it's an issue.
1289998
Left side interior rear wheel well liner- pull it out gently after removing all bolts and screws. It is towards the top wrapped in foam it is fragile so be careful.
1394384
I did not have this problem. The wheel has gone on easily for me. Actally, in your case, it sounds like there was a factory malfunction...just a fluke. Mine has been great for years, other than the wheel coming off a couple of times. I hope this info helps you.....Cathy
907454
I was about to ask the same question. One wheel broke. I am planning to try to contract the people who sold it.
189932
I remember it being kind of difficult but I assembled mine two or three years ago so I am not much help. I think I just gently persevered and it worked. Maybe lubricate with some WD40? I might have done that. Good luck. If all else fails I would call the manufacturer to get hints from them. Hopefully by the time you get this you will have it worked out.
2266016
I have a problem with the 2 back wheels. After we had snapped on the wheels, we noticed the carriage was uneven. It's minor, but I can feel it when u push it. My only suggestion is to undo the wheel and put it back on. If nothing works, just send it back for a replacement. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
107350
I had this same problem, the forks were too wide. I had to manually bend them (carefully) so they properly snapped in. It's been fine ever since.
1671529
You have to "slide" it in from the side, I think. Worth a try. Or maybe have one person hold one side down while another person pushes the axle down with foot (while wearing a shoe!) Try both suggestions. It's been a while since I put ours together. We have so many of these kids things, it hard to remember how they were all put together. I totally understand your frustration!
1806788
I would try and take the screws back out and that move the handle bars around a bit and put them back in , i had a similiar problem and thats all there was to it..Im not sure if you have tried this but im just suggesting it..Deb :)
873025
The rubber on the wheels should be secured properly with glue. What I did was to replace the rubber with the inner tube of bicycle tyres cut to fit and glue on with super glue. Hope that will solve your problem.
1442146
Sorry it's taken so long to respond. You can turn middle moveable wheel counter-clockwise to tighten. There is a noticeable difference, when you fluctuate that wheel.
2172838
I just loked at the wheels. They both look the same. I snapped and unsnapped both equally with the little metal piece around the wheel. They do slide off easily if you pull them but the carriage has been perfectly fine as it. I do remember inhad trouble with the frot wheel and had extra pieces that I couldn't figure out how to use to I just assembled it to the best of my ability and the wheels have never been am issue. It's not a great answer but its reassuring hopefully that you can put it I together and it stays by Christmas Eve.