LOCKING WHEELS AND WIRE WHEEL COVERS

LOCKING WHEELS AND WIRE WHEEL COVERS

VEHICLES AFFECTED: ALL MODELS -----------------

The custom locking wire wheel Cover package (Option N91/N95) is shipped in the trunk compartment.

At the time of delivery of a new vehicle by the carrier, the contents of the package containing Option N91/N95 are to be inspected for missing or incorrect parts.

Any discrepancies are to be noted on the delivery receipt and a transportation claim is to be filed for any missing or incorrect parts.

The same procedure described above should be followed for all locking wheels and wheel covers.

Replacement of Missing, Incorrect or Lost Parts

Canadian Service Parts Operations are currently stocking and servicing some wheel wrenches.

The following types are currently available through GM Parts: Norris Industries', ITT Thompson and Randel Textron (formerly Rockwell).

The types manufactured by McGard Inc. and American Accessories (AMCOR) will continue to be only available' through their distributors.

We have put together an attached chart to aid in identifying the various types now in service in order to facilitate the parts required for replacement.

For additional information, refer to Hotline Parts Bulletin February 86-10.

Norris Industries

This design can be identified by the 'T' shaped lock key wrench or by the SCALLOP PATTERN on the lock BOLT. (Fig. 1) There are 5 code letters and 5 corresponding colours to distinguish the different patterns. The pattern can be identified by the colour of the lock bolt of the code letter on the lead of the lock bolt. The following are the code letters and colours used.

A - Red 22511261 H - Gold 25511258 B - Green 22511260 L - Black 22511257 C - Brown 22511259 - Orange 22528120

Norris Industries

This design can be identified by the black 'L' shaped lock key wrench or by the CURVED GROOVE PATTERN on the lock BOLT. (Fig. 2) There are colour codes that can be found on both the lock bolt and the lock key wrench. The 6 colour codes are: Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Gold and Orange.

Red 1628399 Yellow 1628402 Green 1628400 Tan 1628403 Blue 1628401 Orange 1628404

Norris Industries

This design has a lock key wrench with a flat handle and a HOLE PATTERN on the lock NUT. (Fig 3) The lock nut is colour coded. The key wrench is colour coded also and has a corresponding letter inside of the base.

Red - 22531297 - R Green - 22531298 - G Black - 22531299 - B Silver - 22531300 - S Yellow - 22531301 - Y

Norris Industries

Offset 'T' shaped lock key wrench and SPLINE PATTERN on LOCK NUT. (Spline pattern is larger in diam!ater then the ITT Thompson system). (Fig. 4) Both lock nut and wrench have colour codes. THE WHEEL COVER EMBLEM IS RETAINED by 4 clips.

Red 1630010 Orange 1630015 Green 1630011 Tan 1630016 Blue 1630012 Brown 1630017 Yellow 1630013 Silver 1630018 Black 1630014 Grey 1630019

Wire Wheel Cover (Randel Textron formerly Rockwell)

Offset 'T' shaped lock key wrench and a GROOVE PATTERN on the lock NUT. (Fig, 5) The wrench has a coloured plastic cap on top of the cylinder portion with a corresponding letter stamped in the metal.

With Steel Lock Nut With Nylon Lock Nut ------------------ -------------------

Blue - 22522018 Blue - 25527314 Green - 22522019 Green - 25527315 Yellow - 22522020 Yellow - 25527316 Orange - 22522021 Orange - 25527317 Red - 22522022 Red - 25527318 Brown - 22522023 Brown - 25527319

ITT Thompson Industries

Identification of this type can be made by the 'T' shaped lock key wrench or by the SPLINE PATTERN on the lock NUT. (Fig. 6) There are colour codes that can be found on both the lock nut and the lock key wrench. The 6 colour codes are: Red, Gold, Blue, Olive, Black and Silver.

Wheel Cover Emblem Retained by 2 Clips & one Locating Pin.

Red 1634298 Olive 1634301 Gold 1634299 Black 1634302 Blue 1634300 Silver 1634303

LOCKING WHEEL NUTS FOR ALUMINUM WHEELS AND AUTHENTIC WIRE WHEELS

McGard

McGard locking wheel nuts are used with either aluminum or authentic wire wheels. You can obtain a replacement key wrench and master set using the same procedure as for McGard wire wheel disc locks. (See page 6 for details).

Refer to Fig. 7 for identification of this design. The same ten colours are used as with the McGard locking wheel discs.

LOCKING WHEEL NUTS FOR ALUMINUM WHEELS AND AUTHENTIC WIRE WHEELS

An additional McGard system is in use. Examples of this system can be seen on late 1984 - and 1985 Corvettes, and 1984 Fieros. (Fig. 8) These wrenches are shrouded and have a larger pattern than other McGard systems. You can obtain a replacement key wrench and master set using the same procedure as for McGard wire wheel disc locks. (See page 6 for details).

McGard Wire Wheel Disc-Locks

The McGard system can be identified by the black 'T' shaped wrench or by the design and location of the locking bolt (Fig. 9). There are ten different colours of locking bolts, which must match the colour stripe on the wrench. These colours are light green, dark green, orange, grey, light blue, dark blue, yellow, white, purple, and red.

All McGard lock key wrench must be obtained directly from McGard. All lock key wrench orders must be placed using the McGard order form or on Dealership stationery. All inquiries should be directed to:

McGard Inc. Customer Service Dept. 852 Kensington Avenue Buffalo, New York 14215 Phone: (716) 833-6120

The master wrench set can be obtained from McGard with a covering letter of approval from your Zone Office.

All parts for the locking wire wheel disc other than the lock key wrench can be obtained through the Parts Department.

American Accessories (Amcor)

This system can be seen on Fifteenth Anniversary Firebirds (1984) and 1985 Fieros. (Fig. 10)

These wrenches are available from:

American Accessories 2141 East 51st Street Los Angeles, Ca 90058

In case of extreme urgency American Accessories may be contacted by phoning (213) 585-0994.

Orders to these new suppliers must be placed on Dealer stationery, specify colour requirement and V.I.N.

General Motors bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians, not a "do-it-yourselfer". They are written to inform those technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper service of a vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions and know-how to do a job properly and safely. If a condition is described, do not assume that the bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. See a General Motors dealer servicing your brand of General Motors vehicle for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information.