American Expedition Vehicles JK Pintler Wheels - Manual (Page 3)

BEADLOCK WHEEL INSTALLATION GUIDE
READ THESE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FULLY PRIOR TO BEGINNING ANY WORK.
1. Remove the wheel from its package and thoroughly inspect the contents. Report any
shipping damage or other issues prior to installing the tire on the wheel. Check the fit of
the wheel on the vehicle prior to mounting the tire. RETURNS WILL NOT BE
ACCEPTED AFTER THE TIRE HAS BEEN INSTALLED ON THE WHEEL.
2. Lay down a piece of cardboard and place the wheel on the ground. Make sure there is
enough space in your work area for you to move around the wheel and the tire without
obstruction.
3. Remove the two bolts securing the beadlock ring for shipping and set the ring aside.
These bolts will be re-used later.
4. Set the tire face down next to the wheel and lubricate the tire’s inner bead thoroughly with
tire mounting lubricant.
5. Place the tire over the wheel, pushing the inner bead down toward the floor. Rotate the
tire while applying downward pressure until the inner bead is seated on the wheel.
6. Lubricate the outer bead and center the tire over the wheel, pushing it down so the bead
is flush with the wheel’s ring mounting surface.
7. Place the ring on top of the tire bead and visually align the bolt holes.
8. COAT THE BOLTS WITH ANTI-SEIZE LUBRICANT ON THE THREADS (Permatex
brand anti-seize lubricant part # 80078 can be purchased at most auto parts stores).
9. Place washers and bolts into two holes opposite of each other (12 o’clock and 6 o’clock)
and start the threads by hand.
10. Repeat at 9 o’clock and 3 o’clock and continue to install the remaining bolts by hand in a
crossing pattern.
11. Use a nut driver to hand tighten the bolts in the same manner as they were installed,
taking care to tighten each bolt only a few turns at a time to reduce the chance of bending
the ring in one location. THE TIGHTENING PROCESS TAKES PATIENCE, AND IS
CRITICAL TO ENSURE YOUR BEADLOCK RING IS SEATED PROPERLY AND THE
TIRE STAYS CENTERED ON THE RIM. THE GOAL IS TO UNIFORMLY TIGHTEN
THE RING TO THE WHEEL. DO NOT TAKE ANY SHORT CUTS.
12. Once all the bolts are tightened with the nut driver, use socket and ratchet to completely
snug the ring down on the tire bead.
13. Using a torque wrench, follow the same sequence and torque each bolt to 10 ft/lbs,
followed by 15 ft/lbs. DO NOT EXCEED 15 FT/LBS OF TORQUE. Go around the wheel
twice to ensure even torque readings.
14. The beadlock ring will flex to a “cone” shape during installation. This is a normal
condition.
15. Inflate the tire and check for leaks using soap and water.