Demounting–strap-type sensor – COATS Extended Mobility (EMT) RunFlat Tires User Manual

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J–2

Demounting–Strap-Type Sensor

5

Continue to pull the lift bar down and lift the tire bead

onto the duckhead. Pull the tool down slowly to allow the

tire bead to move into position without damaging the bead.

6

Hold the lift bar down against the wheel.

7

Rotate the wheel a short distance -3 to 4 inches only-

and stop. Allow the bead and sidewall to relax. Rotate

the wheel again for a short distance then stop to allow the
tire to relax. Continue in this manner until the upper bead is
free of the wheel.

8

Rotate the wheel until the sensor is once again under

the duck head. Lift the tire and carefully guide the lower

bead into position above the sensor.

9

Use the lift bar to lift the lower bead over the duck head.

Begin rotating the wheel very slowly, using the lift bar to

help keep the lower bead above the wheel.

NOTE: It may be advisable to place a shop rag between the
lift bar and the wheel to prevent damaging the wheel surface.

10

Continue rotating the wheel very slowly until the

lower bead is free of the wheel. Use the lift bar to help

keep the demounted bead above the wheel.

This completes Section J.

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