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Wheel Replacement with Disc
Brake Option
WARNING
Use only the wheel brand, size and
part number originally installed. Use of
a different wheel brand or size could
cause valve stem to interfere with a
brake component which could lead to
loss of vehicle control. Failure to com-
ply may result in death, personal in-
jury, equipment or property damage.
Vehicles equipped with front disc brakes
are fitted with wheels designed specifically
for disc brake applications. If it ever
becomes necessary to replace an original
equipment wheel, the replacement wheel
must be the same brand and size as the
take-off wheel. On vehicles equipped with
22.5 in. disc wheels, installing the wrong
replacement wheel could result in the
wheel valve stem making contact with the
disc brake assembly. When installing any
replacement wheel, always inspect the
tires/wheels to ensure there is adequate
clearance between other vehicle
components. With the hood open, check
for clearance between the wheel and disc
brake assembly. Use a hydraulic jack to
raise the front of the vehicle off the ground
to allow the wheel to spin freely. While
rotating the wheel, check to ensure there is
adequate clearance between the wheel
and disc brake assembly.
WARNING
Improperly mounting and demounting
tire and rim assemblies is dangerous.
Failure to observe proper precautions
could cause the tire rim assembly to
burst explosively, causing death or
personal injury. See the wheel manu-
facturer's literature for the proper way
to mount and demount your tires and
rims. Follow their precautions exactly.
WARNING
Always ensure the hood hold open
latch is engaged to keep the hood fully
open any time anyone gets under the
hood for any reason. Failure to do so
may cause the hood to close uncon-
trollably which may result in death or
personal injury.
WARNING
Always support the vehicle with appro-
priate safety stands if it is necessary to
work underneath the vehicle. A jack is
not adequate for this purpose. Failure
to comply may result in death, person-
al injury, equipment or property dam-
age.
Disc Wheels
WARNING
Use the correct components and tools
when working on wheels. Grooves in
the wheel disc or other damage to the
disc can weaken the wheel and cause
it to eventually come off. This could
cause you to lose control of your vehi-
cle, and may result in an accident.
Failure to comply may result in death,
personal injury, equipment or property
damage.
The end of the wheel wrench must be
smooth. Burrs on the end of the wrench
can tear grooves in the disc. These
MAINTENANCE - Wheels
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