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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - WHEEL Inspect wheels for: • Dents or cracks • Damaged wheel lug nut holes • Air Leaks from any area or surface of the rim 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 USED WHEELS ARE NOT RECOM- MENDED. THE SERVICE HISTORY OF THE WHEEL STANDARD PROCEDURE STANDARD PROCEDURE - WHEEL The wheel studs and nuts are designed for specific applications. They 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, first position it properly on the mounting surface. All wheel nuts should then be WARNING: NEVER USE OIL OR GREASE ON STUDS OR NUTS. INSTALLING WHEELS WITHOUT METAL-TO-METAL CONTACT OR USING CHROME PLATED LUG NUTS WITH CHROME PLATED WHEELS COULD CAUSE LOOSENING OF WHEEL REPLACEMENT Wheels must be replaced if they have: • Bent or dented • Leak air through welds • Have damaged bolt holes welding are not allowed. Original equipment wheels are available through your dealer. Replacement wheels from any other • Load carrying capacity • Diameter • Width • Offset • Mounting configuration affect the safety and handling of your vehicle. STANDARD PROCEDURE - WHEEL The wheel studs and nuts are designed for specific applications. They must be replaced with equivalent Wheels must be replaced if they have: • Bent or dented • Leak air through welds • Have damaged bolt holes welding are not allowed. Fig. 21 Lug Nut Tightening Pattern 22 - 12 TIRES/WHEELS TJ WHEELS (Continued) |