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Wheels/Tires - Chrome Clad Wheel Balancing Info.

NUMBER: 22-001-12

GROUP: Tires and wheels

DATE: February 16, 2012

THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES SERVICE BULLETIN 22-002-09, DATED July 29, 2009, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. ALL REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDE UPDATES TO APPLICABLE BODY AND MODEL YEAR INFORMATION ONLY.

SUBJECT:
Chrome Clad Wheel Adapters For Proper Balancing

OVERVIEW:
This bulletin describes the use of proper wheel adapters when mounting Chrome Clad wheels to wheel balancing equipment.

MODELS:

2004 - 2008 (CS) Pacifica

2007 - 2009 (D1) Ram Truck (3500 Pick Up)

**2010 - 2012 (D2) Ram Truck (3500 Pick UP)**

2007 - 2010 (DC) Ram Truck (3500 Chassis Cab)

**2011 - 2012 (DD) Ram Truck (3500 Chassis Cab)**

2005 - 2009 (DH) Ram Truck (1500/2500 Pick Up)

**2011 - 2012 (DJ) Ram Truck (2500 Pick UP)**

**2009 - 2012 (DS) Ram Truck (1500)**

2004 - 2009 (HB) Durango

2007 - 2009 (HG) Aspen

**2009 - 2012 (JC) Journey**

**2007 - 2012 (JK) Wrangler**

**2007 - 2012 (JS) Avenger/Sebring/200**

**2007 - 2012 (KA) Nitro/Nitro (International Markets)**

2002 - 2007 (KJ) Liberty

2002 - 2007 (KJ) Cherokee (International Markets)

**2008 - 2012 (KK) Liberty**

**2009 - 2012 (LC) Challenger**

**2005 - 2012 (LE) Chrysler 300/300 (International Markets)**

2005 - 2010 (LX) 300/Magnum/Charger

**2011 - 2012 (LX) Chrysler 300**

**2011 - 2012 (LD) Charger**

2007 - 2010 (MK) Compass/Patriot

**2005 - 2012 (ND) Dakota/Dakota (International Markets)**

**2007 - 2012 (PM) Caliber**

2001 - 2010 (PT) Chrysler PT Cruiser

2001 - 2007 (RG) Chrysler Voyager (International Markets)

2001 - 2007 (RS) Town & Country/Caravan/Voyager

**2008 - 2012 (RT) Town & Country/Grand Caravan **

**2008 - 2012 (R2) Town & Country/Grand Voyager (International Markets)**

**2011 - 2012 (WD) Durango**

**2005 - 2012 (WH/W1/W2) Grand Cherokee (International Markets)**

**2005 - 2012 (WK) Grand Cherokee**

2006 - 2010 (XH) Commander (International Markets)

2006 - 2010 (XK) Commander

NOTE:
This information applies to any model equipped with Chrome Clad Wheels.





DISCUSSION:
Models equipped with Chrome Clad wheels require specific piloting on balance equipment to properly center the wheel and prevent damage to the chrome clad surface. The chrome cladding is not removable or replaceable and has cladding tabs that extend into the wheel bore. Traditional high-taper cones will come into contact with the cladding tabs rather than properly seat on the hub bore chamfer. Many modern aluminum wheel designs cannot be mounted with traditional cones. Direct-Fit Collets should be used to properly mount clad wheels on balance equipment (Fig 1).





SPECIAL TOOLS/EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

POLICY:
Information Only

Disclaimer:
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair.