Blue Bird Coachworks 450 LXi, Owner'S Manual

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450 LXi Owner Manual 6-1 Tire/Wheel Change Procedures
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6-1 Tire/Wheel Change Procedures
6-1.1 Tire/Wheel Change Procedure
The wheel/tire assemblies used on your coach are heavy-duty truck-type. They are heavy and may be diffi cult to handle. If
at all possible, changes should be accomplished by a service station equipped to handle truck equipment. However, if a
situation arises where no service facilities are available, the following procedures may be used.
6-1.1.1 Front Axle Wheels
Drive coach out of traffi c lane onto a level surface capable of supporting jack.
Turn on hazard fl asher and apply parking brakes before leaving coach.
Turn off ignition and set transmission selector to Neutral (N) position.
Remove white plastic wheel saver from road side rear luggage compartment.
Place wheel chocks against front and rear of tires on opposite side.
Place jack under axle and raise slightly until securely in place.
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Pull off lug nut covers.
Install wheel saver.
Loosen lug nuts slightly, then jack up coach until tire is clear of ground. Solidly support the vehicle under the main frame
rails with jack stands or blocks before working under or around the coach.
Remove lug nuts and wheel assembly.
Install spare and replace lug nuts. Tighten progressively in the sequence shown on lug nut tightening sequence diagram,
starting with #1 and proceeding to #10. Final torque will be 450 to 500 foot-pounds. Wheel must be on the ground for fi nal
torque.
Snap front hub cover into front wheel opening after front lug nuts have been properly torqued.
Place lug nut covers on all lug nuts. Make certain that these nut covers fi t snugly. This is accomplished by squeezing the
dimpled sides together before installing.
Lower coach to ground and remove jack and handle.
Replace wheel saver, lug wrench, jack and handles in storage compartment and tie down to prevent road noise. Return
damaged wheel/tire assembly to holder and have it repaired as soon as possible.
Remove and stow wheel chocks.
Turn off hazard fl asher before returning to traffi c.
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CAUTION!!
Severe injury or death may result. DO NOT use the leveling system for changing tires or
working under the vehicle. Keep the rear wheels in fi rm contact with the ground with the parking brake set.
With the leveling jacks extended, there is a possibility the vehicle may move either toward the front or the rear.
NOTE: Jack and lug wrench are not furnished with your coach. An outside drive axle wheel may be used to
replace front or rear wheel until permanent replacement can be made. Road speed must not exceed 40 mph.
CAUTION!!
Bumpers are not designed for lifting and/or towing of the vehicle.
NOTE: It is recommended that the wheel saver be used when loosening or torquing lug nuts.
NOTE: Lug nuts on right side of coach are right hand threaded (turn counter-clockwise to loosen, clockwise to
tighten); lug nuts on driver’s side of coach are left hand threaded (turn clockwise to loosen, counter-clockwise to
tighten).