Take care not to insert the tire irons so deeply that the tube gets damaged

CAUTION

Tires

CAUTION

Never lubricate with engine oil or petroleum distil­lates because they will deteriorate the tire.

• Break the beads away from both sides of the rim with the bead breaker [A].

Special Tool - Bead Breaker Assembly: 57001-1072

WHEELS/TIRES 10-11

• Step on the side of the tire opposite valve stem, and pry the tire off the rim with the tire iron [B] of the bead breaker protecting the rim with rim protectors [A].

Special Tools - Rim Protector: 57001-1063

Bead Breaker Assembly: 57001-1072

• Remove the tube when one side of the tire is pried off.

• Pry the tire off the rim.

• Remove the rim protector.

Tire Installation

• Inspect the rim and the tire before installing the tire, and replace them if necessary.

• Apply a soap and water solution or rubber lubricant to both the tire bead and the rim flange.

• Check the tire rotation mark on the front and rear tires and install them on the rim accordingly.

Rotation Direction [A] Tire Rotation Mark [B]

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at the tire balance mark [B] (the chalk mark made during removal, or the yellow paint mark on a new tire). ○Adjust the air pressure to the specified pressure (see Air Pressure Inspection/Adjustment in the Periodic Mainte­nance chapter). Tighten the value stem nut securely.

• Install the air valve cap.

• Install the brake disc(s) so that the marked side faces out (see Brakes Disk Installation in the Brakes chapter). Adjust the wheel balance.

10-12 WHEELS/TIRES

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