Wheel and Tire - Single: Removal
WARNING:
Use only the integral two-piece swiveling wheel nuts. Do not attempt to use cone-shaped one-piece wheel nuts on these vehicles. If used, cone-shaped one-piece wheel 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 wheel 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 wheel nuts.
- Raise the vehicle until the wheel and tire assembly clears the floor. Refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
- Remove the wheel nuts.
- Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not use heat to loosen a seized wheel nut. Heat can damage the wheel and wheel bearings.
NOTE:
Do not remove the wheel nuts (1012) at this time.