Replace the wheel if any of the following conditions exist:
• | The wheel exhibits excessive runout. |
• | The wheel mounting surface is bent. |
• | The wheel is severely rusted. |
• | The wheel is severely corroded. |
Replace the wheel, the wheel hub studs and the wheel nuts, if any of the following
conditions exist:
• | The wheel has elongated wheel stud holes. |
• | The wheel nuts loosen repeatedly. |
Caution: Refer to General Repair Instructions in the Preface section.
Notice: Refer to General Repair Instructions in the Preface section.
Important:
• | Replacement wheels must be equivalent to the original equipment wheels
in the following ways: |
- | The mounting configuration. |
• | A wheel of the incorrect size or type may affect the following conditions: |
- | Wheel and hub-bearing life. |
- | Speedometer/odometer calibration. |
- | Vehicle ground clearance. |
- | Tire clearance to the body and the chassis. |
Steel wheel identification is stamped into the wheel rim.
Aluminium wheel identification is cast into the inboard side of the wheel.