Jeep Wrangler 1997 Manual - page 905
WARNING: NEVER
USE
OIL
OR
GREASE
ON
STUDS OR NUTS. INSTALLING WHEELS WITHOUT
GOOD
METAL-TO-METAL
CONTACT
OR
USING
CHROME
PLATED
LUG
NUTS
WITH
CHROME
PLATED WHEELS COULD CAUSE LOOSENING OF
WHEEL NUTS. THIS COULD AFFECT THE SAFETY
AND HANDLING OF THE VEHICLE.
WHEEL REPLACEMENT
Wheels must be replaced if they have:
•
Excessive runout
•
Bent or dented
•
Leak air through welds
•
Have damaged bolt holes
Wheel repairs employing hammering, heating, or
welding are not allowed.
Original equipment wheels are available through
your dealer. Replacement wheels from any other
source should be equivalent in:
•
Load carrying capacity
•
Diameter
•
Width
•
Offset
•
Mounting configuration
Failure to use equivalent replacement wheels may
affect the safety and handling of your vehicle.
Replacement with used wheels is not recommended.
Their service history may have included severe treat-
ment.
TIRE AND WHEEL BALANCE
It is recommended that a two plane service
dynamic balancer be used when a tire and wheel
assembly require balancing. Refer to balancer opera-
tion instructions for proper cone mounting proce-
dures. Typically use front cone mounting method for
steel wheels. For aluminum wheel use back cone
mounting method without cone spring.
NOTE: Static should be used only when a two
plane balancer is not available.
NOTE: Cast aluminum wheels require coated bal-
ance weights and special alignment equipment.
Wheel balancing can be accomplished with either
on or off vehicle equipment. When using on-vehicle
balancing equipment, remove the opposite wheel/tire.
Off-vehicle balancing is recommended.
Fig. 6 Static Unbalance & Balance
Fig. 5 Lug Nut Tightening Pattern
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TIRES AND WHEELS
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SERVICE PROCEDURES (Continued)