Disassembly and Assembly

Wheel and Tire

Special Tool(s):

Disassembly

CAUTION: Use only special tool 204-354 any time tire pressures are measured to be sure that accurate values are obtained.

CAUTION: Failure to follow the instructions below may result in damage to the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) sensor.

NOTE: A wheel and tire assembly equipped with a TPMS sensor will have the following verbiage stamped or cast on the wheel: SENSOR MAY BE INSIDE.

NOTE: The TPMS sensor is mounted to the wheel 180 degrees opposite of the valve stem and is held in place by a stainless steel strap. The sensor is not mounted to the valve stem.

1. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.

CAUTION: Do not allow the tire beads to move beyond the wheel mid-plane (middle of the wheel) when separating the beads from the wheels, damage to the TPMS sensor may occur.





2. CAUTION: Tire and valve stem position is critical to prevent damage to the TPMS sensor when using a paddle-type bead separator.

NOTE: Some machines may have a nylon roller bead separator at the 12 o'clock position instead of the paddle-type bead separator at the 3 o'clock position.

Position the wheel and tire assembly on a suitable tire machine and separate both beads of the tire from the wheel.
^ For a paddle-type tire machine, position the valve stem at the 12 o'clock or 6 o'clock position and the paddle at the 3 o'clock position.
^ For a roller-type tire machine, align the valve stem with the roller at any position.








3. NOTE: Index-mark the valve stem and wheel weight positions on the tire.

Place the wheel and tire assembly on the turntable of the tire machine with the valve stem between the 5 and 6 o'clock positions and the machine arm at the 12 o'clock position and dismount the outer bead from the wheel.





4. Reset the wheel and tire assembly on the turntable of the tire machine with the valve stem between the 5 and 6 o'clock positions and the machine arm at the 12 o'clock position and dismount the inner bead from the wheel.





5. Inspect the TPMS sensor, cradle and strap for damage, install new parts as necessary.
^ For information on removal and installation of the TPMS sensor, refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Sensor.
^ When installing a new wheel, reuse the TPMS sensor from the previous wheel if possible. The TPMS will not have to be trained if the sensor is reused. The new wheel will not come with a sensor strap. A sensor strap kit will need to be ordered with the new wheel.

Assembly

CAUTION: Damage to the TPMS sensor may result if the tire mounting is not carried out as instructed.

1. CAUTION: Use only a soap and water solution to lubricate the tire. Use of anything other than soap and water may result in damage to the TPMS sensor.

CAUTION: Do not mount the tire at this time.

Position the wheel on the turntable of the tire machine, then lubricate and position the bottom bead of the tire on the wheel.
2. Position the wheel to align the valve stem with the machine arm, at the 12 o'clock position, and mount the bottom bead of the tire.





3. Reposition the wheel to align the valve stem with the machine arm, at the 12 o'clock position, and mount the top bead of the tire.





4. CAUTION: Use only special tool 204-354 any time tire pressures are measured to be sure that accurate values are obtained.

Inflate the tire to the pressure specified on the vehicle certification label located on the driver door or door pillar.
5. Install the wheel and tire assembly.