Index Chrysler Chrysler TOWN & COUNTRY, VOYAGER, Dodge Caravan - service repair manual 2001-2007 year
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white letters. To remove the protective coating, apply CAUTION: DO NOT use gasoline, mineral oil, oil- WHEELS DESCRIPTION - WHEEL Original equipment wheels are designed for proper operation at all loads up to the specified maximum All models use either steel or aluminum drop-cen- ter wheels. Every wheel has raised sections between Cast aluminum wheels require special balance weights to fit on the flange of the rim (Fig. 29). When wheel alignment is necessary on a vehicle with cast aluminum wheels, special wheel clamps are The wheel studs and nuts are designed for specific wheel applications and must be replaced with equiv- All aluminum wheels have wheel mounting (lug) nuts with an enlarged nose. This enlarged nose is DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - WHEEL Inspect wheels for: • Dents, cracks or irregular bends • Damaged wheel stud (lug) holes • Air Leaks NOTE: Do not attempt to repair a wheel by hammer- If a wheel is damaged, an original equipment replacement wheel should be used. When obtaining WARNING: FAILURE TO USE EQUIVALENT REPLACEMENT WHEELS MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT THE SAFETY AND HANDLING OF THE WARNING: REPLACEMENT WITH USED WHEELS IS CLEANING - ALUMINUM WHEEL CARE Chrome plated and painted aluminum wheels should be cleaned regularly using mild soap and Fig. 28 Safety Rim 1 - TIRE Fig. 29 Styled Aluminum Wheel Weight 1 - TIRE 22 - 18 TIRES/WHEELS RS TIRES (Continued) |