Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
Tire and Wheel Removal and InstallationRemoval Procedure
^ Tools Required
- J 41013 Rotor Resurfacing Kit
- J 42450-A Wheel Hub Resurfacing Kit
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Use paint or a felt tipped pen in order to mark the relationship of the wheel to the hub.
3. Use the wheel nut cap removal tool in order to remove the wheel nut caps. The wheel nut cap removal tool stores with the spare tire service equipment in the rear compartment.
4. Remove the wheel nuts (1).
Caution: If penetrating oil gets on the vertical surfaces between the wheel and the rotor or drum it could cause the wheel to work loose as the vehicle is driven, resulting in loss of control and an injury accident
Notice: Removing the wheel may be difficult because of foreign materials or a tight fit between the wheel and the hub/rotor. Slightly tap the tire side wall with a rubber mallet in order to remove the wheel. Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to the wheel.
5. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. If the tire and wheel assembly is difficult to remove, perform the following steps:
5.1. Install the wheel nuts.
5.2. Loosen each wheel nut 2 revolutions.
5.3. Remove the safety stands and lower the vehicle.
5.4. Rock the vehicle from side to side.
5.5. Start the engine.
5.6. Drive the vehicle forward slightly.
5.7. Apply the brakes quickly and firmly.
5.8. Drive the vehicle backward slightly.
5.9. Apply the brakes quickly and firmly.
5.10. Repeat this procedure if necessary.
Installation Procedure
Caution: Before installing the wheels, remove any buildup of corrosion on the wheel mounting surface and brake drum or disc mounting surface by scraping and wire brushing. Installing wheels with poor metal-to-metal contact at the mounting surfaces can cause wheel nuts to loosen. This can cause a wheel to come off when the vehicle is moving, causing loss of control and possibly personal injury.
1. Remove any corrosion or foreign material from the wheel and the hub. Use the J 41013, or equivalent, in order to clean the following flat surfaces:
^ The hub mounting surface
^ The brake rotor mounting surface
^ The wheel mounting surface
2. Use the J 42450-A, or equivalent, in order to clean around the base of the studs and the hub.
3. Clean the threads on the studs and the wheel nuts.
4. Verify the nuts turn freely on the stud.
5. Replace any nut that does not turn freely on the stud.
6. If a NEW nut does not turn freely on the stud, replace the 5 studs on the hub. Refer to Wheel Stud Replacement in Front Suspension or to Wheel Stud Replacement.
Important: If the vehicle has directional tread tires, verify the directional arrow on the outboard side of the tire is pointing in the direction of forward rotation.
7. Align the match marks and install the tire and wheel assembly to the hub.
Caution: Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. Tighten the wheel nuts with your fingers unto they are snug. Then, tighten the nuts (in the sequence shown) to the fastener tightening specification shown in Specifications in this Section. Improperly tightened wheel nuts could eventually allow the wheel to come off while the vehicle is moving, possibly causing loss of control, personal injury, and property damage.
Notice: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. In order to avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts to the proper torque specification.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
8. Install the wheel nuts (1--5).
^ Tighten the wheel nuts in the sequence shown to 70 Nm (50 ft. lbs.).
9. Tighten the wheel nuts.
^ Tighten the wheel nuts in the sequence shown to 140 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
10. Install the wheel nut caps.
11. Remove the safety stands and lower the vehicle.
Tire Repair
Many different materials and techniques are available on the market in order to repair tires. Not all of the materials and techniques work on some types of tires. Tire manufacturers have published detailed instructions on how and when to repair tires. Obtain the instructions from the manufacturer. If the vehicle is equipped with a compact spare tire, do not repair the compact spare.