Wheel Unit Component Removal Note

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Set the bead breaker at the position laterally opposed to the valve.
Break the bead loose.
CAUTION:
- Do not break the bead loose within the range of 45° on each side of the valve. Otherwise, the wheel unit could be damaged.
  
  Fig 1: Setting Bead Breaker At Position Laterally Opposed To Valve
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Break the bead loose on the other side of the wheel.
CAUTION:
- Set the bead breaker at the position laterally opposed to the valve.
- Do not break the bead loose within the range of 45° on each side of the valve. Otherwise, the wheel unit could be damaged.
  
  Fig 2: Breaking Bead Loose On Other Side Of Wheel
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Insert the tire lever at the point 40 mm {1.6 in} from the wheel unit in the direction that the tire changer turntable rotates.
Remove the bead from the wheel.

Fig 3: Illustrating Removing Tire Bead From Wheel
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
NOTE:
- Using the tire lever as a support will aid in preventing the tire changer arm from deviating from the point at which the bead is first broken
For the other side, insert the tire lever at the point of 40 mm {1.6 in} from the wheel unit in the direction that the tire changer turntable rotates, and remove the bead from the wheel.
Remove the wheel unit.

Fig 4: Using Tire Changer To Remove Tire Bead From Wheel
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.