Wheel and Tire - Dual Rear Wheel (DRW): Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Ford Pickup, 2010 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2010 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2010 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 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 REAR SUSPENSION .
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
- Remove the wheel nuts.
- Remove the outer and inner wheel and tire assemblies.
NOTE:
Do not use heat to loosen a seized wheel nut or damage to the wheel and wheel bearing can occur.
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.