Service manual

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WHEELS/TIRE
S
CAUTION
Do not lubricate the tire beads and rim flanges with
engine oil or petroleum distillates because they will
deteriorate the tire.
●Remove the tire from the rim using a suitable commercially
available tire changer.
NOTE
○The tires cannot be removed with hand tools because they
fit the rims tightly.
Tire Installation
●Inspect the rim (see Wheel (Rim) Inspection).
●Replace the air valve with a new one.
CAUTION
Replace the air with whenever the tire is replaced. Do
not reuse the air valve.
●Check the tire for wear and damage (see Tire Inspection)
●Lubricate the tire beads and rim flanges with a soap and
water.
△WARNING
Do not use the lubricant other than a water and soap
solution, or water to lubricate the tire beads and rim
because it may cause tire separation.
●Check the tire rotation mark [A] on the tire, and install the
tire on the rim accordingly.
○The tires should be installed on the rims so that each air
valve is toward outside of the vehicle.
NOTE
○The direction of the tire rotation is shown by an arrow on
the tire sidewall.
●Install the tire on the rim using a suitable commercially
available tire changer.
●Lubricate the tire beads again and center the tire on the rim.