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Replacement and OEM Parts for 2004 Cadillac XLR Alloy Wheels

2004 Cadillac XLR Alloy Wheels

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Q: What's the recommended torque for the wheel nuts?
A:
The recommended torque is 140 N.m (100 ft. lbs.).
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: How do you mount and dismount the tire?
A:
You can deflate the tire completely, use the tire changer to remove the tire from the wheel, use a wire brush or coarse steel wool to remove any rubber, or corrosion from the wheel bead seats, then apply GM P/N 12345884 (Canadian P/N 5728223) or equivalent to the tire bead and the wheel rim, use the tire changer to install the tire to the wheel, inflate the tire to the proper air pressure, and ensure that the locating rings are visible on both sides of the tire to verify that the tire bead is fully seated on the wheel.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: What's the recommended torque for the wheel hub mounting bolts?
A:
The recommended torque is 130 N.m (96 ft. lbs.).
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: What should be done after the tires have been rotated?
A:
You will need to adjust the front and rear inflation pressures on the tire and loading information label, and you can see Inflation-Tire Pressure and Loading Your Vehicle in your Owners Manual.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: How do you service the aluminum wheel porosity?
A:
You can remove the tire and wheel, inflate the tire to the manufactures specified pressure as stated on the tire, submerge the tire/wheel into a water bath to locate the leak, inscribe a mark on the wheel to indicate the leak areas, inscribe a mark on the tire at the valve stem to indicate the orientation of the tire to the wheel, remove the tire from the wheel.
By Bob
GM Specialist
28/10/2022
Q: How thick the layer of adhesive/sealant should be applied to the leak area?
A:
A3 mm (0.12 inch) thick layer of adhesive/sealant should be applied.
By Bob
GM Specialist
28/10/2022
Q: How to clean the returned wheels to their original condition?
A:
You may use the GM Vehicle Care Cleaner Wax, P/N 12377966 in the areas of the wheel that show evidence of the brake dust build-up. This product is only for use on chromed steel or chromed aluminum wheels.
By Bob
GM Specialist
28/10/2022
Q: What's the recommended torque for the wheel nuts?
A:
The recommended torque is 140 N.m (100 ft. lbs.).
By Bob
GM Specialist
28/10/2022
Q: What contaminants should be removed from the wheel mounting surface?
A:
Corrosion, overspray, and dirt should be removed.
By Bob
GM Specialist
28/10/2022
Q: What contaminants should be removed from the wheel?
A:
Lubricants, wax, and dirt should be removed.
By Bob
GM Specialist
28/10/2022
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