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Aluminum Wheel

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle so that tire and wheel assembly clears ground level. Refer to Vehicle Quick Reference/Hoisting - Standard Procedure
    Fig 1: Tire And Wheel Mounting
    GC0084722Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  2. Remove the five wheel mounting (lug) nuts (3) from the studs.
  3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly (1) from the hub.
  4. If the wheel center cap requires removal, tap it out the front of the wheel using a soft head tool applied to the rear of the cap. Do not attempt to pry it out from the front, damage to the wheel or center cap will occur  .