I can't remove the stems in the chair. Is the replacement stem permenately attached to the wheel?
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Yes, the wheel & the stem are one fixture. To replace the fixture, we used a large blade screwdriver to pry the old stem out of the chair. The top of the stem has a compression ring that holds it in place. We removed the wheel by putting the blade between the wheel support and the chair support, then wedging it in to establish leverage, then pulling the wheel shaft out of the casing. If you've broken the wheel off the stem, use a pair of vise-grips, clamp them close to the support unit, then use the screwdriver to pry the two fixtures apart.
1722858
I used a carpenters claw hammer to remove the stems that detached from the wheel
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Hi Jan, The stem and the wheel are all one unit permanently attached. It is usually the plastic part of the wheel that breaks but you need to pull the whole unit straight out of the bottom of the chair to put in the new unit. The old unit is in there tight and usually needs a strong pull to get it out. Depending on how your chair is set up it may help to use a strong flathead screwdriver to slip between the old wheel unit and the chair base to pry it out from the side. You can see the new unit has a little collar on the stem that catches inside the hole in the base. You just need to pry it enough to break that collar free from its place inside the hole. Once that is done it should come out fairly easy. I hope that helps. Good luck.
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The best I can tell it is, I don't see any way to separate them. I tried to unscrew the metal stem from the wheel and it doesn't move. Your best best would be to remove the old stems. If they won't come out I'd look for one that just has the wheel without the metal stem. I don't think this particular model will come apart.
258756
Can one remove the clear plastic piece that is over the blue "stem" part? Thanks :)
1404252
That's a handle. Incidently, I ordered one (a handle) and I never could get it to fit properly to the stem to which it attaches.
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http://www.ereplacementparts.com/disc-stem-p-707798.html...just answered the same question. I replaced this twice and finally gave up.
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The wheel is in my storage unit, unfortunately, and I do not want to dig it out to help you. I tried dealing with the company directly. Please try that rather than bothering me about these products.
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The stems arent removable from the wheels. If you try to remove the stem the wheel wont stay on anymore. I just tried it, glad I have an extra.
1150852
The caster wheels are plastic, probably for easier rolling. The stem is 13/16". Hope this helps.
1295164
I have not searched for that attachment. The picture shows the wheels on the outside but the wheels are actually on the inside of the front legs. Sorry!
743491
The center stem is completely removable, so put a little oil at an appropriate point and turn it around a little. There is a knob to adjust as well to tighten and loosen. Mine was a little stiff when I received it, but is fine now. Hope that helps! Lois
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I checked with my mother, who uses the chair. She said that on each side of the wheel there is a separate lever. Push the levers down towards the wheels. This puts the brakes on. Pull back on the levers to take the brakes off. She never tried to adjust the foot rests.
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Yes. That's exactly what I did. The stem has to be shortened. Try it prior to adjusting the length. You may like it as is.
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YES ... I replaced the wheels on two different styles of IKEA chairs (seven chairs altogether). HOWEVER, you need to drill the hole in the chair larger. IKEA chairs are 10mm and the plastic plug will not accept these wheel out of the box, but get an 11mm drill bit for around 8 dollars and you are in business. My old wheels were scuffing my laminate flooring, now the chairs run smooth. VERY HAPPY! Just look at the bottom of your chair and see if you can drill a bigger opening. It is worth the money savings and these wheel are great.
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I had the same problem. If you can't remove it by pulling it as hard as you can. Return the control.If you try to pry it off the control will become damaged. The problem is the clip holding the knob on the stem istoo tight, the hole on the knob needs to be a hair larger
634078
Hello, Lugs and valve stems are not included with the wheels. Thanks, Ryan Boland Wheel Specialist
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I don't know how wide your stems are but the glide legs do have an insert and they worked for me. I had a broken wheel that I needed to replace. If that helps.
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Yes, that stem is built in and where the blade goes. I have the whole set but managed to wear out the bowl, so this replacement is perfect!
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Need replacement for connection to tire stem. Mine has apparently been broken off. Is this available?