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Wheels - Chrome Wheel Handling When Mounting Tires

Disclaimer Infiniti G35x Sedan AWD V6-3.5L (VQ35DE) Technical Service Bulletin # 06-022 Date: 061107



Wheels - Chrome Wheel Handling When Mounting Tires



Classification:



WT06-001



Reference:



ITB06-022



296



Date:



November 7, 2006



PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING CHROME TYPE WHEELS



APPLIED VEHICLE:



All Infiniti vehicles with chrome type wheels



SERVICE INFORMATION



The appearance of chrome type wheels can be damaged if they are not handled correctly during wheel and tire service.



Tire Changing:



^ Make sure to use tire changing equipment that clamps (secures) the wheel from the inside (internal jaws).



^ Do not use any metal tools that may touch the outside of the wheel.



^ Tools and machine equipment that touch the outside of the rim should be made of plastic, or have rubber/plastic protective covers.



Wheel Balancing:



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^ Any tools equipment cones or other wheel balancing equipment items should not touch the outside surface of chrome type wheels.



Wheel Alignment:



^ Alignment sensors with metal mounting hooks should not be used on chrome type wheels.



^ Some alignment equipment manufacturers may have protective rubber pads available that can be used to cover the metal mounting hooks.