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Service Procedure

1. Mark wheel and wheel stud for position on vehicle.
2. Remove wheel and tire
3. Mark location of outboard weights and remove.
4. Wash wheel inside and out with water base, all purpose cleaner. Remove grease and oil with solvent cleaner.
5. Mask off tire prior to painting. The tire does not have to be removed from the wheel, but if it is, mark the tire using the valve stem as an index. Remount the tire in its original position.
6. Select and do the correct procedure , "ALUMINUM DAMAGE ON WHEEL SURFACE" or "CLEAR COAT DAMAGE ON UNPAINTED WHEELS."
7. Replace wheel weights with polyester coated weights.
8. Install wheel and tire on vehicle.