CTS V6-2.8L (2006)
Wheels: Service and Repair
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
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Tools Required
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J 39544-KIT Complete Torque Socket Set - 10 Pieces
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
Important: If this vehicle is equipped with tire and wheel assemblies specific to the front and rear axles. Ensure that the correct tire and wheel
assembly is installed on the corresponding axle.
2. Remove the wheel center cap, if equipped.
3. Remove the wheel nut caps, if equipped.
4. Mark the relationship of the wheel to the hub.
5. Remove the wheel nuts.
6. Remove the tire and wheel assembly from the vehicle. If the tire and wheel assembly is difficult to remove, perform the following steps:
1. Install and tighten all wheel nuts on the affected wheel.
2. Loosen each wheel nut two turns.
3. Lower the vehicle.
4. Rock the vehicle from side to side.
5. Repeat this procedure if necessary.
Caution: If penetrating oil gets on the vertical surfaces between the wheel and the rotor or drum it could cause the wheel to work loose as the
vehicle is driven, resulting in loss of control and an injury accident.
Notice: Removing the wheel may be difficult because of foreign materials or a tight fit between the wheel and the hub/rotor. Slightly tap the tire
side wall with a rubber mallet in order to remove the wheel. Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to the wheel.
7. If the tire and wheel assembly still does not loosen, perform the following steps:
1. Start the engine.
2. Drive the vehicle forward and rearward slightly while applying quick, hard jabs of the brakes prior to changing direction.
3. Repeat this procedure if necessary.
Installation Procedure
1. Remove any corrosion or foreign material from the wheel and the hub mounting surfaces.
Caution: Before installing the wheels, remove any buildup of corrosion on the wheel mounting surface and brake drum or disc mounting surface
by scraping and wire brushing. Installing wheels with poor metal-to-metal contact at the mounting surfaces can cause wheel nuts to loosen. This
can cause a wheel to come off when the vehicle is moving, causing loss of control and possibly personal injury.
Important: If the vehicle is equipped with directional tread tires, ensure that the directional arrow on the outboard side of the tire is pointed in the
