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from Modern Tire Dealer - January 2022
by EndeavorBusinessMedia-VehicleRepairGroup
e HDS can memorize the sensor ID of a new tire pressure sensor or a previously memorized sensor ID. 1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode; 2. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) located under the driver’s side of the dashboard; 3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode; 4. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the
TPMS control unit; 5. Memorize the tire pressure sensor ID by following the screen prompts on the HDS, and; 6. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.
Demounting/Mounting Procedures
CAUTION: The tire should be demounted from the wheel using the tire changer manufacturer’s instructions. Use the following information to avoid damage during the process.
TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Removal
NOTE: Each tire pressure sensor contains a lithium anode battery that is not removable. e complete tire pressure sensor should be disposed of according to local battery disposal guidelines. Improper battery disposal can be harmful to the environment.
1. Vehicle — li 2. Remove wheel with the faulty tire pressure sensor 3. Tire pressure sensor — remove • Remove the tire valve stem cap and the valve stem core to de ate the tire; • Remove any balance weights.
NOTE: Note these items to avoid damaging the tire pressure sensor:
• Do the outside of the wheel rst; • Position the wheel so the valve stem is 90 degrees from the bead breaker; • Do not position the bead breaker of the tire changer too close to the rim; • Break the bead loose from the wheel with a commercially available tire changer (A). (See Figure 3 on page 82) • Position the wheel so that the tire machine (A) and the tire iron (B) are next to the valve stem(C) and will move away from it when the machine starts; • Remove the tire from the wheel.
NOTE: Check the nut and the washer. If they are deteriorated or damaged, replace them with new ones during reassembly. Remove the valve stem nut (A) and the washer (B); remove the tire pressure sensor with the valve stem (C); and remove and discard the valve stem grommet (A). e valve stem grommet might stay in the wheel. Make sure you remove it. And always use a new valve stem grommet whenever the tire pressure sensor has been removed from the wheel or when replacing the tire.
INSTALLATION Tire Pressure Sensor — Install
NOTE: Use only wheels that have a “TPMS” stamp (A) on the inside or outside of the wheels. (See Figure 4):
1. Before installing the tire pressure sensor, clean the mating surfaces; 2. Install the tire pressure sensor (A)
NOTE: Install the sensor so that the sensor housing surface (D) is below the protrusion (E) of the wheel. is prevents the sensor housing from being caught on the bead during installation.
Be sure to always mount the tire pressure sensor with the feet (F) in the downward position toward the wheel; 3. Install the washer (B) and the valve stem nut (C); 4. Tighten the valve stem nut to the specified torque while holding the tire pressure sensor: • Do not use air or electric impact tools to tighten the valve stem nut. • Do not twist the tire pressure sensor to adjust its position with the wheel, as this will damage or deform the valve stem grommet. 5. Lube the tire bead sparingly with a paste-type tire mounting lubricant and position the wheel so that the tire machine (A) is next to the valve stem (B) and will move away from it when the machine starts; 6. Install the tire onto the wheel and make sure the tire bead is seated on both sides of the rim evenly; 7. With a dry air source, in ate the tire to 43.5 psi to seat the tire bead to the rim; 8. Adjust the tire pressure; 9. Install the valve stem cap, and; 10. Check and adjust the wheel balance. ■
Information for this column comes from the tire pressure monitoring systems data in ProDemand, Mitchell 1’s auto repair information software for domestic and import vehicles. Headquartered in San Diego, Mitchell 1 has provided quality repair information solutions to the automotive industry since 1918. For more information, visit www.mitchell1.com.
Figure 4: Tire Pressure Sensor: Install the tire pressure sensor (A). Be sure to note to install the pressure sensor so that the sensor housing surface (D) is below the protrusion (E) of the wheel. This prevents the sensor housing from being caught on the bead during installation.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Component Ft.-lbs. (N.m) Wheel nut 94 (127)
INCH LBS. (N.m)
Component Ft.-lbs. (N.m) * Tire Pressure Sensor Nut
35 (4)
* Do not use air or electric impact tools to tighten a valve stem nut. Tightening the nut beyond the speci ed torque can damage the nut. Make sure that there is no space between the sensor and the wheel.
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Sentury unveils GroundSpeed line
Sentury Tire USA is bringing its full line of GroundSpeed consumer tires to the market, ranging from mud-terrain and all-terrain light truck products to passenger car, CUV and SUV tires. Among others, the line includes the GroundSpeed Voyager HP, an ultra-high performance tire that ts rims ranging from 17 inches to 20 inches, as well as an all-season touring tire, the Voyager GT, which combines durability, high mileage and wet road grip for a quiet, comfortable ride. The Voyager MT tire offers optimal off-road traction.
SENTURY TIRE USA www.groundspeedtires.com
Schaef er bundles components
Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket is bundling all components needed to repair timing drive systems into kits. The company says its portfolio of engine timing products covers more than 95% of all U.S. Asian and European vehicles on the road in Canada and the U.S. The kits are available in chain drive and belt drive versions. They contain chains/belts, tensioners, gears and gearsets, guide rails, fasteners and VCT components. All kits also contain the company’s Chain Protect additive, developed in conjunction with Liqui Moly.
SCHAEFFLER AUTOMOTIVE AFTERMARKET www.schaef er.us Autel integrates registration
Autel’s new MaxiTPMS ITS600 tablet offers Department of Transportation (DOT) tire registration via an integrated CIMS E-Tire registration feature. Autel partnered with CIMS to enable ITS600 users to complete tire identification number (TIN) registration for customers directly from the tablet. A CIMS subscription is required. A technician taps the Tire DOT app, selects “tire register,” selects the tire manufacturer from a drop-down list, inputs the TIN for each tire, enters customer contact info and then taps “submit.” The app also lets technicians perform additional safety inspections on installed tires, including determining tire age and recall status.
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