C 1500 Yukon 2WD V8-4.8L VIN V (2000)
Wheels: Service and Repair
Aluminum Wheel Porosity Repair
1. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
2. Locate the leaking areas by inflating the tire to 275 kPa (40 psi).
3. Dip the tire and wheel assembly into a water bath. Mark the leak areas.
4. Remove the tire from the wheel.
5. Scuff the inside surface at the leak area with 80 grit sandpaper. Clean the area with general purpose cleaner such as P/N #08984, or equivalent.
6. Apply a 3 mm (1/8 inch) thick layer of adhesive/sealant P/N 1052366, or the equivalent, to the leak area. Allow the leak area to dry for 12 hours.
7. Mount the tire on the wheel. Refer to Tire Mounting and Dismounting.
Caution: To avoid serious personal injury, do not stand over tire when inflating. The bead may break when the bead snaps over the safety
hump. Do not exceed 275 kPa (40 psi) pressure when inflating any tire if beads are not seated. If 275 kPa (40 psi) pressure will not seat the
beads, deflate, relubricate the beads and reinflate. Overinflation may cause the bead to break and cause serious personal injury.
8. Inflate the tire to 275 kPa (40 psi).
9. Inspect the tire for leaks.
10. Adjust the tire pressure in order to meet the specifications.
11. Balance the tire and wheel assembly.
12. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
