K 2500 Truck 4WD V8-5.3L VIN T (1999)
Wheels: Service and Repair
Aluminum Wheel Porosity Repair
1. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
2. Locate the leaking areas by inflating the tire to 275 kPa (40 psi). Dip the tire and wheel assembly into a water bath.
3. 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 PN #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.
8. Inflate the tire to 275 kPa (40 psi).
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.
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.
