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Internal Inspection

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  1. Dismount the tire from the wheel. Tire Dismounting and Mounting 
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    Place the tire in an appropriate, well-lighted tire spreader.

  3. Spread the beads and mark the puncture with a tire crayon.
  4. Inspect the inner tire for any signs of unrepairable damage. Replace the tire if necessary.
  5. Remove the puncturing object, noting the direction of the penetration.
  6. Probe the injury with a blunt awl in order to determine the extent and direction of the injury.
  7. Remove any loose foreign material from the injury.
  8. Punctures exceeding 6.35 mm (0.25 in) should not be repaired.
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