Maintenance (Road wheels): Procedures

Road wheels

Remove

1. Mark the wheel to stud relationship to ensure that the wheels are refitted in the same position.
2. Loosen wheel nuts. Raise the vehicle to a wheel-free condition and remove the wheel nuts.

Tyres

Check

1. Check tyres for compliance with manufacturer's specification; visually for cuts, lumps, bulges, uneven tread wear and depth.
2. Check tyre pressures, condition and tread depth. Measure the tread depth across the width of the tyre and around the circumference.

Brake pads, discs and calipers

Check

1. Check front and rear brake pads for wear, ensure all pads are wearing evenly.
2. Check brake discs for signs of cracking, excessive scoring or oil contamination.
3. Check calipers for signs of fluid leaks.
4. Clean excessive deposits of brake dust from pads, calipers and disc shields using brake cleaner.

Road wheel speed sensors

Inspect

Front wheel

Rear wheel

1. Inspect each sensor harness for damage.