Wheels - Difficult to Remove

No: 10/01/01/NAS

Ref:

Issue: 1

Date: 11/09/01

Alloy Wheel-center Lubrication

AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
All Land Rover products with alloy wheels

SITUATION:
ALLOY WHEELS DIFFICULT TO REMOVE

Corrosion between the wheel hub and the alloy wheel center mounting surfaces can result in a condition that makes the wheel difficult to remove for service or tire repair. An anti-seize grease has been progressively introduced into production to help resolve this condition.

RESOLUTION:
LUBRICATE WHEEL-CENTERS

At maintenance intervals or whenever a wheel is removed for repairs, lubricate the wheel-center with a zinc-based anti-seize compound. The anti-seize grease should be used for all models on the wheel mounting surfaces when refitting alloy road wheels.





PARTS INFORMATION

WARRANTY CLAIMS:

Normal warranty policy and procedures apply. Material allowance is included in applicable labor operation.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

APPLY ANTI-SEIZE COMPOUND

CAUTION:
Only the zinc based anti-seize compounds specified for use with aluminum are to be used for this maintenance procedure. Apply to the wheel mounting surfaces only. Care must be taken to avoid contact with brake discs and pads.





1. When wheels are removed for maintenance inspections, apply a thin coat of anti-seize compound to the mating surfaces of the wheel and the hub. (Figure 1)