For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Remove the tire and the wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Inflate the tire to 275 kPa (40 psi) and dip into a water bath. Check for leaking areas.
- Mark the leaking areas.
- Mark the tire/wheel at the valve core.
- Remove the tire from the wheel. Refer to Tire Mounting and Dismounting .
- Scuff the inside rim surface at the leak area with #80 grit paper.
- Clean the inside rim surface at leak area with general purpose cleaner such as 3M P/N 08984 or an equivalent.
- Apply a 3 mm (1/8 inch) thick layer of adhesive/sealant Dow Corning P/N 1052366 or an equivalent to the leaking area.
- Allow one hour of drying time.
Installation Procedure
- Install the tire to the wheel. Refer to Tire Mounting and Dismounting .
- Install the tire and the wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Lower the vehicle.
