Removal Procedure
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in this section.
- Place a squared off block of wood approximately 50 mm (2 in)
diameter against the back surface of the cap.
- Use a hammer to strike the block of wood to remove the cap.
Installation Procedure
Notice: Failure to hit the cap squarely without the load distributed evenly
could result in permanent damage to the cap.
- Place the cap into position at the wheel opening.
- Place a block of wood at least 76 mm (3 in) diameter
against the cap face.
- Use a hammer to strike the block of wood to install the cap.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in this section.
- Lower the vehicle.