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Wheels and Tires - Wheel and Tire Transit 2000.5 (01/2000-05/2006)
Removal and Installation

Removal

CAUTION:
CAUTION:Do not use heat to loosen a seized wheel nut. Heat may damage the wheel and wheel hub.
  1. Loosen the wheel nuts.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to: (100-02 Jacking and Lifting)
    Jacking (Description and Operation),
    Lifting (Description and Operation).
  1. Remove the wheel and tire.

Installation

  1. WARNING:
    WARNING:Remove any corrosion or dirt from the mounting surfaces of the wheel, wheel hub or brake drum. Corrosion or dirt on the mounting surfaces may cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to come off while the vehicle is in motion. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
    Clean the wheel, wheel hub and brake drum mounting surfaces.
  1. Install the wheel and tire assembly.
  1. Lower the vehicle.

  1. Tighten the wheel nuts.

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