Wheel and Tire - Dual Rear Wheel (DRW): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Ford Pickup, 2011 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2011 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2011 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 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 REAR SUSPENSION .
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the wheel nuts.
NOTE: Do not use heat to loosen a seized wheel nut or damage to the wheel and wheel bearing can occur.
Remove the outer and inner wheel and tire assemblies.
NOTE: On vehicles equipped with 19.5-in and larger wheels, use Rotunda Heavy Duty Wheel Dolly 014-00030 or equivalent to aid in the removal of the wheel and tire assemblies.