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Loose ................... B ... Require repair or replacement of affected component. Lug nut installed backward ............... B .. Require repair or replacement. Lug nut mating type incorrect .............. B ..... Require replacement of nut. Lug nut mating surface dished ................. A ..... Require replacement of nut. Lug nut rounded ......... A . (2) Require replacement of nut. Lug nut seized .......... A . (2) Require replacement of nut. Stud incorrect .......... B .... Require replacement of stud. Threads damaged ......... A ... Require repair or replacement of component with damaged threads. Threads stripped ........ A .......... Require replacement of component with stripped threads. (1) - Some manufacturers require replacement of all studs on that wheel if two or more studs or nuts on the same wheel are broken or missing. (2) - Only required if removing wheel. WHEELS (RIMS) WARNING: Mounting a regular tire on a high-pressure compact spare wheel is not permitted. Attempting to mount a tire of one diameter on a wheel of a different diameter or flange type may result in serious injury or death. If the wheel identification stamp is not legible, or cannot be found, do not use the wheel until the size and type have been properly identified. Wheels of different diameter, offset, or width cannot be mixed on the same axle. Bead seat tapers cannot be interchanged. WHEEL (RIM) INSPECTION Condition Code Procedure Bead leaking, caused by wheel ............... A ........... ( 1) Require repair or replacement. Bent hub mounting surface ................ A ............ Require replacement. Bent rim, causing vibration .............. 2 ........ (1) Suggest replacement. Broken .................. A ............ Require replacement. Cast wheel porous, causing a leak ......... A .. Require repair or replacement. Clip-on balance weight is incorrect type for rim flange ......... 2 ............ Suggest replacement. Corrosion, affecting structural integrity ... A ............ Require replacement. Corrosion build-up on wheel mounting surface ................ A ................. Require repair. Cracked ................. A ............ Require replacement. Directional/asymmetrical wheels mounted incorrectly ............ B ....... Require remounting and/or repositioning. |