Removing and installing a wheel

Removal

CAUTION: Do not use heat to loosen a seized wheel nut. Heat may cause damage to the wheel and wheel hub.

1. Loosen the wheel nuts.

2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Section 100-02 for additional information.

3. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.

Installation

1.

WARNING: Remove any corrosion or dirt from the mounting surfaces of the wheel, wheel hub, brake drum or brake disc as this may cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to come off while the vehicle is moving. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

Clean the wheel hub and mounting surfaces.

2. Install the wheel and tire assembly.

3. Lower the vehicle.

4. Tighten the wheel nuts using a crisscross pattern.