Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Pontiac G5 Pursuit, 2007 Pontiac G5, and 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the wheel center caps, if equipped.
- Remove the wheel nut caps, if equipped.
- Mark the relationship of the wheel to the hub.
- Remove the wheel nuts.
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly from the vehicle.
- If the tire and wheel assembly is difficult to remove, perform the following steps:
- Install and tighten all wheel nuts on the affected wheel.
- Loosen each wheel nut 2 turns.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Rock the vehicle from side to side.
- Repeat this procedure if necessary.
- If the tire and wheel assembly still does not loosen, perform the following steps:
- Start the engine.
- Drive the vehicle forward and rearward slightly while applying quick, hard jabs of the brakes prior to changing direction.
- Repeat this procedure if necessary.
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.