Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Tire Dismounting and Mounting (Lubricant)

Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual / Chassis / Wheels/Tires / Wheels / Tire Dismounting and Mounting (Lubricant)

Important:

Lubricant should be applied to form a thin, just visible layer, on the bead foot and bead outer areas. There should not be any visible clumps of lubricant.
Never use soap or any lubricant net specifically designed for tire assembly.

Lubricant is used to achieve accurate seating between the tire bead and the seat on the rim.
Apply tire lubricant, refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers to both tire and wheel beads for full circumference.
Immediately assemble tire to wheel and inflate.
If assembly is not completed within five (5) minutes of being lubricated, both the tire and wheel must be re - lubricated for proper assembly and inflation.

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