ExTERIOR
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wheel nuts. Although the materials and manufacturing methods are maxi-
mized for this kind of service, these extra loads can cause stress, which can
result in flexing and loosening of wheel nuts.
Before each trip and any time a wheel is replaced, be sure to tighten the
wheel nuts, following one of the lug pattern sequences shown below. If the
wheel was replaced, check the torque every 10, 25, and 50 miles.
If you notice wheel wobbling or hear a rattling sound coming from a wheel,
especially at low speeds, a wheel lug nut may have come loose. This prob-
lem is usually caused by improper tightening or by faulty or damaged lug bolt
threads.
If you have a reason to believe a lug nut has come loose, safely stop the
vehicle at the side of the road as soon as possible. Put up warning devices.
Remove the lug caps and check the tightness of all the lug nuts. Tighten all
lug nuts to the specified torque, using a torque wrench. If lug stud threads
are damaged or faulty, get professional service help.
SPARE TIRE
The spare tire for Airstreams is stored under the front of the trailer. The front
handle of the tire carrier is a one-inch tube protruding out from under the front
A-frame on the curbside. It is secured by a bracket and bolt along the inside
of the A frame rail. Removing the bolts allows the front on the tire carrier to be
lowered and the spare tire removed.
TIRE ROTATION
(10,000-mile intervals)
Radial Tires
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