How to Remove an Auto Tire Valve Stem
A tire valve stem is a one-way valve that allows air to enter a tire but not exit. Depressing the center pin of the valve stem opens the valve, allowing air to exit an inflated tire. Air can leak around the rubber exterior of a valve stem if damaged. Removing a leaking valve stem is the only way to stop a damaged valve stem from leaking.
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Instructions
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Engage the parking brake of the vehicle.
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Turn lug nuts of the wheel with a damaged valve stem 1/2 turn with a lug wrench.
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Lift the vehicle with a floor jack to raise the loosened wheel off the ground. Slide a jack stand under the frame of the vehicle. Lower the jack slightly to rest the vehicle on the jack stand, leaving the floor jack in position.
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Remove the lug nuts from the wheel with the lug wrench. Set the wheel on the ground with the valve stem facing toward you.
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Screw a valve stem removal tool over the valve stem. Turn the tool to remove the valve from the valve stem and release the air from the tire. Pull the tool away from the tire to remove the damaged valve stem.
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Slam the head of a breaker bar along the connection between the tire bead and the wheel to gain access to the inside of the wheel before installing the new valve stem.
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References
- Photo Credit tyre valve image by Warren Millar from Fotolia.com
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Comments
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Terrible advice. Sure to ruin the tire and/or wheel. First - always check the valve stem core is tight - before any of this. Breaking the tire down to replace the valve - LOOK ELSEWHERE.
