VALVE CORE REMOVAL NOTE
1. Remove the valve core of the wheel unit, and bleed the air from the tire.
WHEEL UNIT REMOVAL NOTE
1. Push the tire valve completely into the tire.
2. Position the shoe (bead breaker) of the tire changer
10-20 mm {0.40-0.78 in}
from the outer edge of the
wheel, and break both tire beads.
3. Remove the bead from one side of the wheel.
4. Remove the wheel unit.
Fig. 5: Identifying Wheel Unit Seal Washer, Valve Cap & Torque
Specifications
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
CAUTION:
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Breaking the tire bead with the wheel unit installed normally
could damage the unit. Be sure to always push the wheel unit
so that it is completely inside the tire to prevent any damage.
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2008 SUSPENSION Wheels and Tires - Mazda CX-9
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