Wheel and Tire - Single Rear Wheel (SRW): Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup, 2012 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2012 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2012 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 WHEEL STUDS - SINGLE REAR WHEEL (SRW) for the procedure.
- 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 assembly.
NOTE:
Do not use heat to loosen a seized wheel nut or damage to the wheel and wheel bearing an occur.