FAQ for Alloy Wheels Repair
Q: How do you install the tire hoist and shaft?
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You can inspect the tire hoist mounting assembly mounting bolts, install the tire hoist assembly, install the tire hoist mounting assembly bolts, install the spare tire, turn the hoist shaft clockwise, remove the safety stands and lower the vehicle.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the tire and wheel?
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The procedure is to raise the vehicle, remove the wheel center cap, remove the wheel nut caps, mark the relationship of the wheel to the hub, remove the wheel nuts and remove the tire and wheel assembly from the vehicle.
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01/11/2022 Q: How do you dismount tires?
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You can deflate the tire completely, remove the tire from the wheel, remove any rubber, or corrosion from the wheel bead seats, apply GM P/N 12345884 (Canadian P/N 5728223) or equivalent to the tire bead and the wheel rim, install the tire to the wheel, inflate the tire to the proper air pressure and ensure that the locating rings are visible on both sides of the tire.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the first step for replacing the tire hoist and shaft?
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The first step is to turn the hoist shaft counterclockwise to lower the spare tire to the ground.
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01/11/2022 Q: How do you install the tire and wheel?
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You can remove any corrosion or foreign material from the wheel and the hub mounting surfaces, clean the threads on the wheel studs and wheel nuts, align the reference mark, install the tire and wheel assembly to the hub, install the wheel nuts, tighten the wheel nuts, install the wheel nut caps, install the wheel center cap, lower the vehicle and perform the tire pressure sensor learn procedure.
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01/11/2022 Q: What tool can you use to remove any rubber, or corrosion from the wheel bead seats?
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You can use a wire brush or coarse steel wool.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the tire and wheel?
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The procedure is to raise the vehicle, remove the wheel center cap, remove the wheel nut caps, mark the relationship of the wheel to the hub, remove the wheel nuts and remove the tire and wheel assembly from the vehicle.
By BobGM Specialist
28/10/2022 Q: What can you use to clean the leak area?
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You can use general-purpose cleaners such as 3M, P/N 08984, or equivalent.
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28/10/2022 Q: What should you inspect the wheels for?
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You should inspect the wheels for corrosion, scrapes, and gouges.
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28/10/2022 Q: What tool can you use to scuff the inside of the rim surface at the leak area?
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You can use number 80 grit sandpaper.
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