Chrysler 2005 Crossfire SRT6 Service Manual page 3545

ZH TIRES/WHEELS - SERVICE INFORMATION 22 - 59
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - REPAIRING LEAKS
CAUTION: Insure that the tire has been drained of all TIREFIT tire sealant. If not the tire will have to be
properly drained before any tire service may be performed. (Refer to 22 - TIRES/WHEELS/TIRES - STAN-
DARD PROCEDURE).
For proper repairing, a radial tire must be removed
from the wheel. Repairs should only be made if the
defect, or puncture, is in the tread area (1). The tire
should be replaced if the puncture is located in the
sidewall.
Deflate the tire completely before removing the tire
from the wheel. Use lubrication such as a mild soap
solution when dismounting or mounting tire. Use tools
free of burrs or sharp edges which could damage the
tire or wheel rim.
Before mounting tire on wheel, make sure all rust is
removed from the rim bead and repaint if necessary.
Install wheel on vehicle. Tighten wheel bolts to proper
torque specification: 110 N·m (89 ft. lbs.).
STANDARD PROCEDURE - DRAINING TIREFIT
WARNING: KEEP AWAY FROM FIRE, SPARKS OR NAKED FLAME. DO NOT SMOKE WHILE HANDLING A
TIRE THAT HAS BEEN INFLATED USING TIREFIT. DO NOT INHALE VAPORS. CALL A PHYSICIAN IMMEDI-
ATELY IF AN ALLERGIC REACTION OCCURS. KEEP TIREFIT AWAY FROM CHILDREN. IF SWALLOWED,
INDUCE VOMITING AND CALL A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. THE TIRE SEALANT MUST NOT COME INTO
CONTACT WITH THE SKIN, EYES OR CLOTHING, RINSE IMMEDIATELY WITH CLEAN WATER.
TIREFIT sealant can be used on the roadside to seal minor punctures, in particular in the tread. The tire can then
continue to be used to a limited extent until it can be replaced. After using TIREFIT tire sealant the customer is
required to find the nearest authorized DaimlerChrysler service center immediately and replace the damaged tire
with a new one. Tires which have been treated with TIREFIT tire sealant must not be repaired. They must always
be replaced with new tires of the same make and manufacturer. (Refer to 22 - TIRES/WHEELS/TIRES - SPECIFI-
CATIONS). To avoid an odor due to TIREFIT, relieve the tire pressure out in the open.
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly from the vehicle.
Note: Raise the wheel off the ground approximately 8 to 10 inches off the ground to allow the TIREFIT to be
forced by gravity.
3. Position the wheel and tire assembly so that the air valve is pointing downwards for approximately ten minutes.
WARNING: THE TIRE SEALANT MUST NOT COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE SKIN, EYES OR CLOTHING,
RINSE IMMEDIATELY WITH CLEAN WATER.
4. Remove the valve stem with the appropriate tool, allow the tire pressure to escape from the tire.
5. Remove the valve from the wheel.
6. Attach the hose from the TIREFIT container to the plastic bottle.