If the wheels clear the wheel openings, yur all set. Otherwize, yank the base....no big woop.
Once axle is out with one wheel remaining, place axle in a vise and EVENLY pry with two small screw drivers. (Do the same with the initial wheel removal from car....EVENLY!!!)
These usually do come off very hard!!! But the end result is way worth it.
If wheel doesn't go on all the way, just file down some of the knurling on the end of the axle.
If you file down too much, just gloo the sumbitch back on!
Important note; don't pry on the outer edge of the rim, you'll tear it up, sure as shootin'.
Pry on the inner most hub area of the rim.
Good luck, Soldier!!! :wave: