Express 3/4 Ton Van V8-5.7L VIN R (1998)
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: Never use heat to loosen a tight wheel. It can shorten the life of the wheel, studs, or hub and bearing assemblies. Wheel nuts must be
tightened in sequence and to the specified torque to avoid bending the wheel or rotor.
Penetrating oil effectively removes tight wheels. Apply the oil sparingly to the hub surface, if oil is used.
Removing wheels can be difficult because of foreign material or a tight fit between the wheel center hole and the hub or the rotor. Excessive force,
such as hammering on the wheel or the tire, can cause damage. Slightly tapping the tire side wall with a rubber mallet is acceptable. Wheel removal
should be done in the following way:
1. Tighten all wheel nuts on the affected wheel.
2. Loosen each wheel nut two turns.
3. Rock the vehicle from side to side in order to loosen the wheel. You also can rock the vehicle from front to back, allowing the vehicle several feet
of movement in each direction.
4. Apply quick, hard jabs to the brake pedal in order to loosen the wheel. If this does not loosen the wheel, rock the vehicle from side to side, using
the body weight of one or more persons.
5. Repeat this procedure if the wheel is still tight.
WHEEL REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist and suitably support the vehicle with safety stands.
2. Remove the hub cap if equipped. Refer to ALUMINUM WHEEL HUB CAP REPLACEMENT in TIRES AND WHEELS.
3. For the 1500 series (five stud), remove the wheel nuts from the tire and wheel assembly.
4. For the 2500 series (six stud), remove the wheel nuts from the tire and wheel assembly.
5. For the 2500 series (eight stud), remove the wheel nuts from the tire and wheel assembly.
