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the wheel to be clamped un-level. This may result in the

combination mount/demount head contacting the rim causing

scratches. On alloy wheels, always rotate the wheel one turn

after setting the head to ensure proper wheel chucking.

u Always review nicks and scratches with owners of

expensive wheel and tire combinations prior to servicing.

u Review the performance wheel section of this manual

prior to servicing performance tire/wheel combinations.

BEAD LOOSENING

1. Deflate tire completely by removing the valve core from

the valve stem. (See Fig 11.1)

2. The clamps on the table top may extend beyond the

table top itself. To avoid damaging the clamps and/or

wheel, move the clamps to their full inward position before

positioning a tire for bead loosening.

3. Always loosen the bead on the narrow side of the wheels

drop center first. (See Fig. 11.5 for description of the drop

center)

4. Pull the bead breaker blade away from the machine and

roll the wheel into position. If servicing a performance wheel

or any other wheel with Tire Pressure Sensor (see section

12), make sure that the valve stem is either in the 12 o’clock

or 6 o’clock position.

5. The Bead Breaker Arm Adjustment Rod limits or extends

the movement of the arm. Set the Rod as appropriate to the

tire and wheel being serviced. (See Fig. 11.2)

6. Position the bead breaker blade against the tire next

to, but not on, the rim or the sidewall of the tire. Press the

breaker pedal to actuate the blade and loosen the bead. It

may be necessary to loosen the bead in multiple locations

around the tire. Use extra care in positioning the bead

breaker blade on larger wheels/tires, and on alloy wheels.

(See Fig. 11.3)

7. Turn wheel around and repeat procedure on the other

side of the wheel. This should be the long side of the drop

center. It will be easier to clamp the wheel to the table top if

the lower bead is loosened last. (See Fig. 11.4)

8. Determine the mounting side of the wheel. The mounting

side is the narrow side of the drop center. (See Fig. 11.5)

Fig 11.1

Fig 11.3

Fig 11.4

Fig 11.2

Fig 11.5