GZ125, rear wheel removal

[felicity]

I'm trying to remove the rear wheel from my GZ125 to change the chain. I've removed the axle bolt, brake linkage and torque nut. The manual says to "draw out" the axle itself, but I can't get it to move. A tap with a hammer seemed to make no difference. How do I get it out?

[felicity]

So, had another look and it seems the axle is very tight inside the right-hand side of the brake drum (where the brake lever is); it's almost impossible to turn the axle while holding that in place. That doesn't seem normal.

[unitynotsocri...]

you need to put some bricks or a block of wood under the swing arm to raise the rear wheel just above the ground.if its still sticks abit then use a BLUNT rod or screw driver and gently tap it through.Check your wheel bearings and clean the brake while your there.
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[felicity]

It's on a paddock stand and I've given it a fair tap with a hammer and a block of wood, didn't make any difference.

[unitynotsocri...]

dont know what to suggest.i once saw a lad use a tin of lighter gas,he sprayed it all on the axle to freeze it a little,not good for the planet but easier to get hold of than liquid nitrogen,although very dangerous.
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nearly a normal tax paying tosser.......with ferrileness suzi100,cg125,cb125scb100n,cb175,cd100,cj250t,kh250,c15,125 bantam,super 6,rickman gs750,xt500,250rs,dt175,lifan125,dolomite1850,metro,Morris220ld,morrisfg,leyland princess,range rover,corsa,vw camper .now struggling with legs. MORE ORDER = MORE CHAOS

[felicity]

Well, I gave it a good whack with a hammer and it came out a little bit, but something's definitely not right. I plan to p/x the bike pretty soon so I think I'll just whack it back in and let the dealer sort it out.