1. Loosen the wheel nuts by approximately 180 degrees (one-half turn).
2. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
3. Remove the wheel nuts and the wheel from the vehicle.

Difficult to Remove Wheels

Sometimes wheels can be difficult to remove from the vehicle due to foreign material or a tight fit between the wheel center hole and the hub or rotor. Use the following procedure in order to remove these wheels without causing damage:

Caution: If penetrating oil gets on the vertical surfaces between the wheel and the rotor or drum, it could cause the wheel to work loose as the vehicle is driven, resulting in a loss of control and an injury accident.

Notice: NEVER use heat to loosen a tight wheel. It can shorten the life of the wheel, wheel nuts and wheel bearings. Excessive force, such as hammering the wheel or tire, can also cause damage and is not recommended. Slight tapping of the tire side wall, such as with one's hand or a rubber mallet, is normally acceptable.

Important: Penetrating oil has not been found to be effective in removing tight wheels. If penetrating oil is used, apply the oil sparingly only to the wheel's center hole area.

1. Tighten all of the wheel nuts on the affected wheel. Loosen each wheel nut two turns.
2. Lower the vehicle.
3. Rock the vehicle from side to side as hard as possible using one or more person's body weight in order to loosen the wheel.

•	Rock the vehicle from D (automatic transmission) or 1 (manual transmission) to R.

•	Allow the vehicle to move several feet in each direction.

•	Apply quick, hard pumps on the brake pedal in order to loosen the wheel.

4. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
5. Remove the wheel nuts and the wheel.