Chrome Wheels - Prematurely Rusting
NO: 22-03-94GROUP: Wheels & Tires
DATE: Jun. 24, 1994
SUBJECT:
Premature Rust - Chrome Wheels
MODELS:
1994 (AN) Dakota
1994 (BR) Ram Truck
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Wheels may show signs of rust on the exterior chrome surface.
DIAGNOSIS:
Inspect the wheels. If rust is present on the exterior chrome surface, replace the wheels.
PARTS REQUIRED:
4 52057938 Wheel - BR - 5 stud
4 52057939 Wheel - BR - 8 stud
4 52057941 Wheel - AN
NOTE:
THE CURRENT WHEELS WERE MANUFACTURED WITH AN IMPROVED CHROME PLATING PROCESS. THIS PROCESS WAS IMPLEMENTED 1/1/94. ALL PARTS DEPOT STOCK HAVE BEEN INSPECTED AND CONTAINS THE UPDATED WHEELS. CHECK THE MANUFACTURERS BUILD DATE TO VERIFY THAT THE REPLACEMENT WHEELS WERE MANUFACTURED AFTER 1/1/94. THE WHEELS ARE SHIPPED WITH A WHITE LABEL ON THE INSIDE OF THE WHEEL WHICH CONTAINS THE MANUFACTURE DATE. THE STICKER SHOULD READ 1/1/94 OR LATER. ANY WHEELS DATED PRIOR TO 1/1/94 SHOULD BE RETURNED FOR CREDIT.
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves replacing the chrome wheels with wheels containing an improved chrome plating.
1. Remove the wheel and tires from the vehicle.
2. Remove the tires from the wheels.
3. Mount the tires on the new wheels.
4. Balance the tire and wheel assemblies.
5. Install the assemblies on the vehicle and tighten the lug nuts as follows:
5 stud - 130 N-m (95 ft.lbs.)
8 stud - 180 N-m (135 ft.lbs.)
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No. 22-40-01-91 1.6 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE: 87 - Rusted