Wheel and Tire - Single Rear Wheel (SRW): Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Pickup, 2007 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2007 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2007 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- If equipped, remove the wheel cover.
- Check the torque for all of the wheel nuts. If any wheel nuts have a torque above 312 Nm (230 lb-ft), install all new wheel studs on that wheel hub. For additional information, Refer to the appropriate Suspension article for the procedure..
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
- Remove the wheel nuts and the wheel and tire assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not use heat to loosen a seized wheel nut. Heat may damage the wheel and wheel bearings.