Wheel And Tire - Dual Rear Wheels: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford RV Cutaway, 2002 Ford Econoline, 2002 Ford E550 Super Duty, 2002 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2002 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Aftermarket wheel assemblies may not be compatible with the vehicle. Use of incompatible wheel assemblies can result in equipment failure and possible injury. Use only approved wheel assemblies.
WARNING:
Use only integral two-piece swiveling lug nuts on vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels. Do not attempt to use cone-shaped one-piece lug nuts on these vehicles. If used, cone-shaped one-piece lug nuts can come loose in vehicle operation. Do not attempt to use past model wheels, which have cone-shaped wheel hub bolt nut seats, on this vehicle. Do not attempt to use present design wheels and lug nuts on past model wheel hubs. Attempted use of intermixed wheels can lead to damage to the wheel mounting system and could result in wheels coming loose.
- Remove the wheel cover (1130), if so equipped.
- With the weight of the vehicle still on the tires, loosen the lug nuts.
- Raise the vehicle until the wheel and tire assembly clears the floor.
- Remove the lug nuts. Remove the inner and outer wheel and tire assemblies from the rear hub (1109).
CAUTION:
Do not use heat to loosen a seized lug nut. Heat can damage the wheel and wheel bearings.
NOTE:
Do not remove the lug nuts at this time.