8-74 CHASSIS
VALVE
• Inspect the valve after the tire is removed from the rim.
Replace the valve with a new one if the seal
A
rubber is peel-
ing or has damage.
NOTE:
If the external appearance of the valve shows no abnormal con-
dition, removing of the valve is not necessary.
If the seal has abnormal deformation, replace the valve with a
new one.
• Any dust or rust around the valve hole
B
must be cleaned off.
• Then install the new valve
C
in the rim.
NOTE:
To properly install the valve into the valve hole, apply a special
tire lubricant or neutral soapy liquid to the valve.
Be careful not to damage the lip
C
of valve.
