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Wheel - Front - LH - Remove And Replace: Install

  1. Position the new wheel on the tire machine, with the front of the wheel facing up.
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  2. Position the center clamp in the wheel.
  3. Position the wheel cone on the center clamp and wheel, and then tighten the cone on the center clamp.
  4. Install the nut that attaches the TPMS sensor to the new wheel.
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  5. Lubricate both tire beads.
  6. Inspect both sides of the tire sidewall to determine proper tire orientation in relation to the wheel.
    NOTE:

    Look for an arrow that indicates rotation direction, or words such as "outside" or "side facing outwards".

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  7. Position the tire on top of the wheel, and then move the tire machine arm into position to install the lower tire bead.
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  8. Rotate the wheel to install the lower tire bead.
    CAUTION:

    Make sure the tire machine arm does not contact the TPMS sensor.

  9. Move the tire machine arm into position to install the upper tire bead.
  10. Rotate the wheel to install the upper tire bead.
    CAUTION:

    Make sure the tire machine arm does not contact the TPMS sensor.

  11. Carefully inflate the tire to specification. The tire beads will seat against the wheel.
    WARNING:

    Do not exceed the air pressure indicated on the tire sidewall.

    CAUTION:

    Wear proper PPE, such as safety glasses and gloves.

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  12. Use a valve core tool to install the valve core.
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  13. Remove the cone and center clamp from the wheel, and then remove the wheel from the tire machine.
  14. Position the wheel on the balancer with the front of the wheel facing outward. If needed, install the proper inner cone adapter on the wheel balancer.
  15. Press and hold the balancer brake pedal to prevent the wheel from spinning.
  16. Secure the wheel to the balancer by tightening the balancer wing nut.
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  17. Refer to the "Tire and Loading Information" label located on the driver side B-pillar, and record the correct tire pressure, depending on suspension type, tire size, and region.
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  18. Use a plastic scraper tool to remove all existing wheel weights. Discard the wheel weights.
    NOTE:

    Thoroughly remove all adhesive residue.

  19. Input the vehicle and wheel information into the balancer.
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  20. Attach the air chuck to the valve stem, then set the correct pressure on the touchscreen. The balancer automatically adjusts the tire pressure.
    NOTE:

    Use the tire sticker values displayed on the lower b-pillar.

  21. Disconnect the air chuck, and then install the valve stem cap on the valve stem.
  22. Use the balancer to spin the wheel.
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  23. Install new wheel weight(s) centered on the red laser line(s) projected by the balancer.
    NOTE:

    Press and hold the balancer brake pedal to keep the wheel from spinning.

    NOTE:

    Clean the wheel surface and let dry before installing wheel weight(s).

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  24. Spin the wheel again to confirm that the wheel is balanced.
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  25. Remove the balancer wing nut, and then remove the wheel from the balancer.
  26. Install the LH front wheel. See Wheel - Remove and Install 
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