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Removal Procedure

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    NOTE: Use care when positioning the tire and wheel assembly on the tire changer. The upper/lower bead breaker or tire changing tools may damage the TPM sensor. To prevent damage, position the valve stem/sensor 90 degrees away from the two bead breakers. For rim clip tire changers, position the bead breakers approximately 180 degrees away from the valve stem/sensor.
    IMPORTANT: This vehicle is equipped with tire and wheel assemblies specific to the front and rear axles. Ensure that the correct tire and wheel assembly is installed on the corresponding axle.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
    2. Fig 1: View Of Tire/Wheel Assembly, Hub Assembly & Wheel Nuts
    GM656803Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the wheel center cap, if equipped.
  3. Remove the wheel nut caps, if equipped.
  4. Mark the relationship of the wheel to the hub.
  5. Remove the wheel nuts.
    6. CAUTION: If penetrating oil gets on the vertical surfaces between the wheel and the rotor or drum it could cause the wheel to work loose as the vehicle is driven, resulting in loss of control and an injury accident.
    NOTE: Removing the wheel may be difficult because of foreign materials or a tight fit between the wheel and the hub/rotor. Slightly tap the tire side wall with a rubber mallet in order to remove the wheel. Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to the wheel.
  6. Remove the tire and wheel assembly from the vehicle. If the tire and wheel assembly is difficult to remove, perform the following steps:
    1. Install and tighten all wheel nuts on the affected wheel.
    2. Loosen each wheel nut 2 turns.
    3. Lower the vehicle.
    4. Rock the vehicle from side to side.
    5. Repeat this procedure, if necessary.
  7. If the tire and wheel assembly still does not loosen, perform the following steps:
    1. Start the engine.
    2. Drive the vehicle forward and rearward slightly while applying quick, hard jabs of the brakes prior to changing direction.
    3. Repeat this procedure, if necessary.
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