Service Procedure

Perform the following inspection on all 4 alloy wheels

NOTE:

- The spare tire/wheel is not included in this inspection.

- This inspection applies only to vehicles within the range of this campaign. Refer to Service COMM to confirm campaign eligibility.

1. Locate the valve stem.

Figure 1:

2. Count counterclockwise and identify the 3rd spoke from the valve stem (see Figure 1).

Figure 2:

3. Use a flashlight and a mirror to inspect the back side of the 3rd spoke.

NOTE:
Make sure to inspect all 4 alloy wheels.





- Replace any wheel that has the word "CHINA" (as shown in Figure 3).

- If none of the wheels have the word "CHINA", no further action is needed.

Wheel Replacement / Installation

- Follow Service Manual procedures for replacing wheel(s).

- Use a new seal (listed in the Parts Information) for each TPMS sensor / transmitter.

- TPMS sensor / transmitter nut torque: 7.7 N.m (0.79 kg-m, 68 in-lb)

- When installing new wheel(s), make sure to use a hand operated torque wrench (do not tighten wheel lug nuts with a power tool).

- Tighten lug nuts in a star pattern; tighten in 2 or 3 steps until final torque value is achieved.

- Lug nut final torque value: 113 N.m (12 kg-m, 83 ft-lb)

- Adjustment of steering angle sensor neutral position is not needed.