Ken Tool reCore 29980 Kit User Manual
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clear. Inspect the bottom of the hole. If there are still chips inside the stem use a small wire to
loosen them and then blow them clear.
WARNING:
If the TPMS sensor’s union nut or valve stem turns or comes loose during the
process of drilling or tapping, STOP! This means the integrity of the seal and gasket at the
base of the unit is faulty and must
be replaced per the manufacturer’s instructions. Ken-
Tool’s #30001 TPMS Sensor Hardware Service Kit provides hardware to fit most TPMS units.
After reading the Warning and directions label on the bottle, apply Thread-
Lok™ sealant to the
outside of the threads of the reCore Sensor Saver about 1/8” from the end that has no valve cap.
Use the tip of the applicator bottle to spread it all the way around. Be sure to avoid contact with
skin.
Remove the valve cap and screw the reCore Sensor Saver into the TPMS valve stem and finger
tighten firmly until the two surfaces seat together against the O-ring. Then, finish tightening the
reCore Sensor Saver with the Valve Core Torque Tool, rotating the tool clockwise until it clicks
three times. This not only finishes tightening the reCore Sensor Saver to its proper torque, it also
ensures proper torque of the valve core.
Allow at least 5 minutes for the Thread-Lok to set up.
After the Thread-Lok is set up, use the Valve Core Torque Tool to remove the new valve core from
the reCore Sensor Saver. Inflate the tire for about five seconds and release the air chuck to allow
any additional loose chips to be blown clear from the inside. Replace and re-torque the valve core
with the Valve Core Torque Tool, and then inflate the tire to its operating pressure.
After inflation is complete, apply a suitable leak detector, such as Ken-Tool
’s Detecto Mist
(#35805), over the entire rebuilt valve stem to be sure that there are no leaks. If leaks appear, it is
recommended that the entire TPMS unit be checked and replaced if needed. If no leaks appear,
install the TPMS-approved valve cap to the reCore Sensor Saver.
Follow the TPMS manufacturer’s operating instructions and recommendations to verify that the unit
is functioning properly.
Note: Ken-Tool is not responsible for the drilling or tapping skills of the technician.
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