Magazine for the professional tire industry
Issue link: https://mtd.epubxp.com/i/762675
MTD December 2016 TPMS 3) Aer the tire is inflated, the valve nut may be loose. Retighten the nut to the specified torque, and then check for air leaks with soapy water. CAUTION: If the sensor is positioned outside this area, it generates interference with the tire bead, causing possible damage to the sensor. 4) Set the wheel disc to the mounting machine, and install the lower tire bead. Position the main body of the tire pressure sensor in the shaded area as shown in the illustration (see Figure 7). 5) Making sure that the tire bead and tool do not interfere with the main body of the sensor and that the sensor is not clamped by the bead, install the upper bead. 6) When puing air into the tire, first install the tire pressure valve straight on the stem of the tire pressure warning valve and transmier. 7) Install the tire and wheel assembly. 8) When a new sensor is installed, the ID code will need to be registered. See "Reset procedures." 9) Aer completing the operation, remove the valve core to rapidly release the air in the tire. Ensure that the tire pressure warning light comes on. If the warning light does not come on, refer to the appropriate manufacturer service information to perform the repair. 10) If there is an air leakage, tighten the nut to a force of 35 in.-lbs. (4 N.m), and push the valve core two to three times to remove any dirt aached to the valve core. If air continues to leak, replace the grommet, washer, and nut. ■ Torque specifications Component Ft.-lbs. (N.m) Wheel nut 83 (113) In.-lbs. (N.m) Tire pressure sensor nut 35 (4) Information for this column comes om Mitchell 1's "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems Guide" for domestic and import vehicles. Headquartered in Poway, Calif., Mitchell 1 has pro- vided quality repair information solutions to the automotive industry for more than 80 years. For more information, visit www.mitchell1.com. For archived TPMS articles, visit www.moderntiredealer.com. Figure 6: Installing the tire pressure sensor. Figure 7: Positioning the tire pressure sensor. Quik-Link: 800-687-1557 ext. 23126 68