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Wheel Unit Component Installation Note

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  1. Insert the wheel unit valve into the valve hole so that the polyurethane foam side faces the rim.
    NOTE:
    • Maintain the wheel unit in contact with the rim, then start manually to screw the valve nut for a few turns.
  2. Install the nut from the outer side of the wheel.
  3. Tighten the valve nut slowly 15 RPM max.  to 8.0 N.m {82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf}  in one rotation.
    Fig 1: Inserting Wheel Unit Valve Into Valve Hole
    G06205391Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not retighten the valve nut after the initial operation.
  4. Set the tire at the point A (45°  away from the valve hole), and install the tire.
    Fig 2: Setting Tire At Point A (45° Away From Valve Hole)
    G06205392Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Set the tire at the point A (45°  away from the valve hole).
    NOTE:
    • Using the tire lever as a support will aid in preventing the tire from deviating from the point A.
  6. Install the tire.
    Fig 3: Setting Tire At Point A (45° Away From Valve Hole)
    G06205393Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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