Wheel and Tire: Removal

Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Nuts And Wheel With Tire

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

ITEM DESCRIPTION CHART

Item	Part Number	Description
1	1012	Wheel nut (5 required)
2	-	Wheel and tire assembly

NOTE: Do not use heat to loosen a seized wheel nut. Heat may damage the wheel and wheel bearings.

NOTE: To avoid damaging or scratching the center cap, place facing up when removed.

If equipped, remove the center cap or wheel cover.
With the weight of the vehicle on the wheels, loosen the wheel nuts.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the wheel nuts and the wheel and tire.

NOTE: Corrosion buildup can result in wheels sticking to the front brake disc flange/rear hub flange after extensive service.

Use the following procedure to prevent the sticking condition from recurring once the wheels are removed.
- Clean the brake disc flange/hub flange and wheel bore of corrosion with a wire brush, steel wool or any other suitable material.
- Coat the wheel bore with a thin layer of grease. Do not apply grease to wheel hub bolt nut seats or the wheel stud.