Wheel and Tire - Vehicles With: Dual Rear Wheels: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 Ford F-550 Super Duty, 2019 Ford F-450 Super Duty, 2019 Ford F-350 Super Duty, and 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
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WARNING: Keep eyes away from valve stem when deflating tires. Reduce air pressure in tire as much as possible by pushing in valve core plunger prior to removing the core. Escaping air can carry particles that can injure the eyes. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
On vehicles equipped with 19.5" or larger tires. Before removing the tire and wheel from the vehicle, deflate the tire completely. If working on dual wheels, deflate both tires completely before loosening the wheel nuts. Refer to: Safety Precautions - Overview .
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NOTE: Typical wheel cover shown, others may vary by application.
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 information in Suspension System for the procedure.
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NOTE: Do not use heat to loosen a seized wheel nut or damage to the wheel and wheel bearing can occur.NOTE: 10 lug wheel shown, 8 lug similar.
Remove the wheel nuts.
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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.
Remove the outer and inner wheel and tire assemblies.