WARNING
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A disc wheel, wheel bolts or wheel nuts in any abnormal condition could break
later, causing the wheel to be detached from the vehicle while driving.
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Do not repaint any mating surfaces, wheel nut seating surfaces and hub fitting
surface of the disc wheel. Thick paint films would cause loosened or broken
wheel bolts.
CAUTION
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Change wheels only when the tyres are clear of the ground. Otherwise, the
wheel will be installed improperly and the operation of the vehicle will be
affected adversely.
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Remove mud and rust from the hub fitting surface or wheel-to-wheel mating
surfaces. Otherwise, the wheel might become loose while driving.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Installing a Wheel
1. Check the disc wheel for the following:
• Cracks or other damage around the
bolt holes and decorative holes
• Cracks or other damage or
deformation on the wheel nut
contact surfaces (tapered surfaces)
• Cracks or other damage on welds
• Wear or other damage on the hub
fitting surface or wheel-to-wheel
mating surface
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