2017 Hyundai Azera BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Repair Procedures: Installation

  1. Apply tire soap or lubrication to the top and bottom tire beads.
    Fig 1: Applying Tire Soap Or Lubrication To Top And Bottom Tire Beads
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  2. To fit the bottom bead, position the valve at the 5 o'clock position relative to the head on the tire changing machine.
    Fig 2: Positioning Valve At 5 O'Clock Position
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  3. Place the tire on the rim so the bottom bead touches the edge of the rim after the valve (6 o'clock). Rotate the rim clockwise, and push down on the tire at the 3 o'clock position to fit bottom bead.
    Fig 3: Pushing Down On Tire At 3 O'Clock Position (Bottom Bead)
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  4. After bottom bead is on tire, rotate the rim until the valve is at the 5 o'clock position relative to the head on the tire changing machine. Push down on the tire at the 3 o'clock position and rotate the rim clockwise to fit the top bead.
    Fig 4: Pushing Down On Tire At 3 O'Clock Position (Top Bead)
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  5. Inflate the tire until both beads seat.

    Tire pressure:  2.2 kg/cm2 (32 psi)

    Fig 5: Inflating Tire Until Both Beads Seat
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.