Jeep 2014 Patriot Operating and installation instructions

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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - TIRE AND WHEEL VIBRATION
Tire and wheel imbalance, runout and tire road force variation can cause vehicles
to exhibit steering wheel vibration and/or seat vibration.
VISUAL INSPECTION
Visual inspection of the vehicle is recommended prior to road testing or
performing any other procedure. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Inspect for the following:
Verify correct OEM) wheel and tire, as well as presence of wheel weights.

Inspect tires and wheels for damage, mud packing and unusual wear; correct
as necessary.
Check and adjust tire air pressure to the pressure listed on the label attached
to the driver's door opening.
ROAD TEST
Road test vehicle on a smooth road at and near the designated s eed where
legal speed limits allow. Lightly place hands on steering wheel at the 10:00 and
2:00 positions and observe for:
Steering wheel oscillation: clockwise/counterclockwise

Steering wheel high frequency movement: rapid vibration up and down
NOTE: If a Noise & Vibration Analyzer is available, use it to
diagnosis the issue during the road test.
NOTE: If the vehicle has been sitting for an extended eriod of
time it is recommended to drive to warm the tires. This
rocess could eliminate flat s ots that can cause
vibration.
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Seat high frequency movement: rapid vibration up and down
To rule out vibrations due to brakes or powertrain:
Lightly apply brakes at the designated speed; if vibration occurs or is
enhanced, vibration is likely due to a brake concern.
Shift transmission into neutral while vibration is occurring; if vibration is
eliminated, vibration is likely due to a powertrain concern refer to
appropriate Service Information .
TIRE/WHEEL BALANCE AND ROAD FORCE VARIATION
Balance the tire and wheel assemblies as necessary, and if wheel balance
equipment is capable, also test for tire and wheel runout and road force variation
following the wheel balancer manufacturer's instructions and using the
information listed in Tire And Wheel Balance. Refer to STANDARD
PROCEDURE. Repeat the road test above to verify the vibration is repaired.
STANDARD PROCEDURE
TIRE AND WHEEL BALANCE
NOTE: If wheel balance equi ment is ca able of testing tire road
force variation and the tire/wheel assemblies are within
s ecification, lace the tires with the greater road force
variation on the rear of the vehicle.
NOTE: Always verify the wheel and tire balance before removing
any wheel weights. If assembly is within s ecification and
weights are not corroded or loose, do not remove
weights. The rocess of removing and adding weight
could damage wheel rotective coating.
NOTE: Balance and road force variation equi ment must be
calibrated and maintained er equi ment manufacturer's
s ecifications.
NOTE: If a tire sealant & inflator kit was used to tem orarily
re air small unctures then the tire must be removed
from wheel and all the sealant must be removed with a
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Fig. 1: Balancing Wheels Using Cone/Collet
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water dam ed cloth before re airing & balancing the
assembly.
NOTE: Some wheels may not have an outer flange. A ly
adhesive weights on mid lane surface to balance.
NOTE: Use of the ro er collet will revent otential damage to
the Chrome Clad wheels.
NOTE:
Balance equi ment could read an incorrect balance result
when measuring Chrome Clad wheels. This is caused by
the equi ments mounting cone/collet contacting the
cladding or the cone/collet is not balanced. A dual-ta er
collet (1) ty e wheel centering tool is recommended as
o osed to a high-ta er cone (2) ty e wheel centering
tool. Always use the manufacturer's recommended
balance equi ment.
Dual-ta er collet ty e (1)
High-ta er cone ty e (2)
Possible obstruction (3)
May not seat ro erly (4)
No obstruction (5)
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Fig. 2: Dynamic Balancing
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For dynamic balancing recommended ), the balance equipment is designed to
indicate the location and amount of weight to be applied to both the inner and
outer rim flanges 2).
Fig. 3: Static Balancing
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Pro erly seated (6)
NOTE: If wheel balance equi ment is ca able of testing tire road
force variation and the tire/wheel assemblies are within
s ecification, lace the tires with the greater road force
variation on the rear of the vehicle.
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For static balancing not recommended ), find the location of the heavy spot
causing the imbalance 1). Counter balance the wheel directly opposite the heavy
spot. Determine weight required to counterbalance the area of imbalance. Place
half of this weight on the inner rim flange and the other half on the outer rim
flange 3) at the predetermined spots.
Aluminum wheels use a different type wheel weight than steel wheels. Be sure to
use the correct wheel weight for the wheel type.
Always verify the balance. When using off-vehicle equipment, remount the tire
and wheel assembly 180 degrees on the balancer spindle and recheck balance.
Balance variation from one spot to the other should not be more than 0.125 ?)
ounce. If variation is more than 0.125 ounce, balancing equipment could be
malfunctioning, or the wrong collet/cone may have been used.
If difficult to balance, break down the tire and wheel assembly and check for
loose debris inside the tire. Prior to disassembly, mark index) the tire at the
valve stem. Use this mark in order to remount the tire in its original orientation
with respect to the wheel.
TIRE AND WHEEL ROTATION
NON-DIRECTIONAL TREAD PATTERN TIRES
NOTE: Refer to the Owner's Manual for rotation schedules.
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Fig. 4: Forward-Cross Tire Rotation Method
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Tires on the front and rear operate at different loads and perform different
steering, driving, and braking functions. For these reasons they wear at unequal
rates and tend to develop irregular wear patterns. These effects can be reduced by
rotating the tires at regular intervals. The benefits of tire rotation are:
Increase tread life
Maintain traction levels
A smooth, quiet ride
The suggested method of tire rotation is shown in this graphic. Other rotation
methods can be used, but they will not provide all the tire longevity benefits.
DIRECTIONAL TREAD PATTERN TIRES
Some vehicles may be fitted with special high-performance tires having a
directional tread pattern. These tires are designed to improve traction on wet
pavement. To obtain the full benefits of this design, the tires must be installed so
that they rotate in the correct direction. This is indicated by arrows on the tire
sidewalls.
When being installed, extra care is needed to ensure that this direction of rotation
is maintained.
REMOVAL
ALUMINUM WHEEL
1.
Raise and support the vehicle so that tire and wheel assembly clears ground
CAUTION: Only the four-tire rotation may be used on vehicles
equi ed with tire ressure monitoring (TPM) due
to sensors being resent in the four road wheels
and not in the s are.
NOTE: Only the four-tire rotation method may be used if the
vehicle is equi ed with a com act or tem orary s are
tire.
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level. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Fig. 5: Tire And Wheel Mounting
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2. Remove the five wheel mounting lug) nuts 3) from the studs.
3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly 1) from the hub.
4. If the wheel center cap requires removal, tap it out the front of the wheel
using a soft head tool applied to the rear of the cap. Do not attem t to ry
it out from the front, damage to the wheel or center ca will occur .
STEEL WHEEL
1. Raise and support the vehicle so that tire and wheel assembly clears ground
level. Refer to
HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE
.
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Fig. 6: Tire And Wheel Mounting
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2. Remove the five wheel mounting lug) nuts 3) from the wheel studs. While
removing the nuts, hold the center cap 2) in place so it doesn't fall off when
the last nut is removed.
3. Remove the center cap 2) using care not to let the tire and wheel assembly
1) fall off the vehicle.
4. Remove the tire and wheel assembly 1) from the hub.
INSTALLATION
ALUMINUM WHEEL
CAUTION: When removing the bolt-on center ca (2), do
not attem t to ry the center ca off the wheel.
It is held on by the wheel mounting nuts.
WARNING: Installing wheels without good metal-to-metal
contact with the mounting surface could cause
loosening of the wheel mounting (lug) nuts. This
could adversely affect the safety and handling of
the vehicle.
NOTE: Never use oil or grease on studs or wheel mounting (lug)
nuts.
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Fig. 7: Tire And Wheel Mounting
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1. Clean the wheel mounting surfaces, removing any build-up of corrosion. It
is important to have good metal-to-metal contact between the wheel and
vehicle.
2. Position the tire and wheel assembly 1) on the wheel mounting studs using
the hub pilot as a guide. Place and hold the wheel flush up against the
mounting surface.
3. Install and lightly snug all five wheel mounting lug) nuts 3). Do not
tighten at this time .
4. If applicable, install the wheel center cap.
5.
Lower the vehicle.
NOTE: Always use the original (OEM) style wheel mounting
(lug) nuts. Do not use re lacement arts of lesser
quality or substitute design.
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Fig. 8: Wheel Tightening Sequence
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6.
Progressively tighten all wheel mounting nuts in the proper sequence shown.
Tighten nuts to a final torque of 125 N.m 92 ft. lbs.).
STEEL WHEEL
1. Clean the wheel mounting surfaces, removing any build-up of corrosion. It
is important to have good metal-to-metal contact between the wheel and
vehicle.
WARNING: Installing wheels without good metal-to-metal
contact with the mounting surface could cause
loosening of the wheel mounting (lug) nuts. This
could adversely affect the safety and handling of
the vehicle.
NOTE: Never use oil or grease on studs or wheel mounting (lug)
nuts.
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