car stuck in pot hole

2004 HYUNDAI SANTRO
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CHAITANYAKAUL
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I have a 2004 Model Santro... I was driving and my left wheel got stuck in a huge deep pothole... when i tried accelerating the left wheel was moving freely (which is obvious) but the thing is my right wheel wasnt moving.
Please help...


the right tyre was on the road... so it should atleast skit and try to move the vehicle....
Mar 9, 2012 at 3:01 PM
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KHLOW2008
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No, the differential inside the transmission would free wheel the other wheel if it is not supported, unless your differential is equipped with limited slip.

You need to get something under the freewheeling tire to get it moving.
Mar 9, 2012 at 3:20 PM
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