Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation: Notes
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CAUTION:
Refer to Brake Dust Caution
in Cautions and Notices.
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:
Never use heat to loosen a tight wheel. It can shorten the life of the wheel, studs, or hub and bearing assemblies. Wheel nuts must be tightened in sequence and to the specified torque to avoid bending the wheel or rotor.
IMPORTANT:
Penetrating oil effectively removes tight wheels. Apply the oil sparingly to the hub surface, if you use oil. Removing wheels can be difficult, because of foreign material or a tight fit between the wheel center hole and the hub or the rotor. Excessive force, such as hammering on the wheel or the tire, can cause damage. Slightly tapping the tire side wall with a rubber mallet is acceptable. Wheel removal should be performed in the following manner:
Tools Required
J 39544-KIT Complete Torque Socket Set. See Special Tools and Equipment