During Tire Inspection
1. Check all metal surfaces thoroughly while making tire inspections, including areas on the inboard side of the wheel. Watch for:- Excessive rust or corrosion build-up.
- Cracks in metal.
- Bent flanges, resulting from road obstructions.
- Loose, missing or damaged lug nuts.
- Bent or stripped lug bolts.
WARNING: Excessively corroded or cracked wheels can be DANGEROUS. DEFLATE tires prior to the REMOVAL from the wheels.
2. Remove damaged wheels.
3. Mark damaged or hazardous areas with chalk so that the part will be removed from service.
4. Replace parts as required.
5. Inflate tires only to recommended air pressures.
6. Check the lug nut torque and tighten the lug nuts to 88-118 Nm (65-87 ft. lbs.).