Chrysler Dodge Caravan 2002 Manual page 1979

22 - 18 TIRES/WHEELS
WHEELS (Continued)
Fig. 28 Safety Rim
1 - TIRE
2 - WELL
3 - SAFETY HUMPS
4 - FLANGE
Fig. 29 Styled Aluminum Wheel Weight
1 - TIRE
2 - WHEEL
3 - STYLED WHEEL WEIGHT
All aluminum wheels have wheel mounting (lug)
nuts with an enlarged nose. This enlarged nose is
necessary to ensure proper retention of the wheels.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - WHEEL
INSPECTION
Inspect wheels for:
• Excessive runout
• Dents, cracks or irregular bends
• Damaged wheel stud (lug) holes
• Air Leaks
NOTE: Do not attempt to repair a wheel by hammer-
ing, heating or welding.
If a wheel is damaged, an original equipment
replacement wheel should be used. When obtaining
replacement wheels, they must be equivalent in load
carrying capacity. The diameter, width, offset, pilot
hole and bolt circle of the wheel should be the same
as the original wheel.
WARNING: FAILURE
REPLACEMENT WHEELS
AFFECT THE SAFETY AND HANDLING OF THE
VEHICLE.
WARNING: REPLACEMENT WITH USED WHEELS IS
NOT RECOMMENDED. THE SERVICE HISTORY OF
THE WHEEL MAY HAVE INCLUDED SEVERE TREAT-
MENT OR VERY HIGH MILEAGE. THE RIM COULD
FAIL WITHOUT WARNING.
CLEANING - ALUMINUM WHEEL CARE
Chrome plated and painted aluminum wheels
should be cleaned regularly using mild soap and
water to maintain their luster and to prevent corro-
sion.
Care must be taken in the selection of tire and
wheel cleaning chemicals and equipment to prevent
damage to the wheels. Any of the "DO NOT USE"
items listed below WILL damage chrome plated and
painted aluminum wheels.
DO NOT USE:
• any abrasive metal cleaner
• any abrasive cleaning pad or brush
• any cleaner that contains an acid (this will
immediately react with and discolor the chromium
surface)
• chrome polish (unless it is buffed off immedi-
ately after application)
• oven cleaner
• a car wash that uses carbide-tipped wheel clean-
ing brushes
TO USE EQUIVALENT
MAY ADVERSELY
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