Tribute 4WD L4-2.3L Hybrid (2008)
1. Position the wheel on the turntable of the tire machine, then lubricate and position the inner bead of the tire on the wheel.
CAUTION: Use only a soap and water solution to lubricate the tire. Use of anything other than soap and water may result in damage to the tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS) sensor.
CAUTION: Do not mount the tire at this time.
2. Position the wheel to align the valve stem with the machine arm at the 12 o'clock position and mount the bottom bead of the tire.
3. Reposition the wheel to align the valve stem with the machine arm at the 12 o'clock position and mount the top bead of the tire.
4. Inflate the tire to the pressure specified on the vehicle certification label located on the driver door or door pillar.
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Proceed to Step 5 if the tire beads do not seat at the specified inflation pressure.
NOTE: Use only special tool 204-354 any time tire pressures are measured to make sure that accurate values are obtained.
5. The following steps should only be carried out if the tire beads cannot be seated by inflating the tire up to the maximum inflation pressure
listed on the tire sidewall.
a. Relubricate the tire bead and wheel bead seat area.
b. Install a remote valve and pressure gauge.
c. Wear eye and ear protection and stand at a minimum of 3.65 m (12 ft) away from the wheel and tire assembly.
