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WHEELS SERVICE PROCEDURES INDEX page page General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Tire and Wheel Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Tire and Wheel Run Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Wheel Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 GENERAL INFORMATION Original equipment wheels are designed for proper operation at all loads up to the maximum vehicle ca- All models use steel or cast aluminum drop center wheels. The safety rim wheel (Fig. 1) has raised sec- Initial inflation of the tires forces the bead over these raised sections. In case of tire failure the raised Cast aluminum wheels require special balance weights and alignment equipment. WHEEL INSTALLATION The wheel studs and nuts are designed for specific applications and must be replaced with equivalent Before installing the wheel, be sure to remove any build up of corrosion on the wheel mounting surfaces To install the wheel, position it properly on the mounting surface using the hub pilot as a guide. All wheel nuts should be lightly tightened before progres- Im (95 ft. lbs.). Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. WHEEL REPLACEMENT Wheels must be replaced if they: • have excessive run out • are bent or dented • leak air through welds • have damaged bolt holes Wheel repairs employing hammering, heating, or welding are not allowed. Original equipment replacement wheels are avail- able through your dealer. When obtaining wheels from TIRE AND WHEEL BALANCE Balancing need is indicated by vibration of seats, floor pan, or steering wheel when driving over 90 km/h Fig. 1 Safety Rim Fig. 2 Tightening Wheel Nuts (5-Stud) 22 - 6 WHEELS—TIRES Ä |