Service manual

’ A CAUTION
Rust or dirt on a wheeI, or on the parts to which it is hstened,
cam make wheel nuts become loose after a time. Tbe wheel could
come off and cause an accident. When y~n change a wheel,
remove any rust or dirt fkom places where the wheel attaches to
the vehicle. In an emergency, you can use a cloth or a paper
towel to do this; but be sure to use a scraper of wire brush later,
if you need to, to get all the rust or dirt off. (See %hanging a
Flat Tire” in the T- ---*
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When It’s Time for New Tires
One way to tell when
it’s time for
new tires is
to check the treadwear
indicators, which will
appear when your tires
have only 2/32 inch
(1.6 mm) or less of
tread remaining.
You need a new tire if:
ire.
0 You can see the indicators at three places around the t
You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire’s rubber.
The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged deep enough to show
cord or fabric.
The tire has a bump, bulge or split.
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