Section 08 CHASSIS
Subsection 01 (WHEELS AND TIRES)
WHEELS AND TIRES
SERVICE PRODUCTS
Description
Part Number
Page
LOCTITE 767 (ANTISEIZE LUBRICANT) .......................................
293 800 070 ......................................... 627
PROCEDURES
TIRES
WARNING
Do not rotate tires. The front and rear tires
have a different size. Respect direction of ro-
tation when applicable.
Tire Pressure
WARNING
Tire pressure greatly affects vehicle handling
and stability. Insufficient pressure may cause
tire to deflate and rotate on wheel. Excessive
pressure may burst the tire. Always follow
recommended pressure.
Check pressure when tires are
cold
before us-
ing the vehicle. Tire pressure changes with tem-
perature and altitude. Recheck pressure if one of
these conditions has changed.
TIRE PRESSURE
FRONT
REAR
MIN.
41.4 kPa
(6 PSI)
41.4 kPa
(6 PSI)
MAX.
Use when total
load is greater than
131.5 kg (290 lb)
48.3 kPa
(7 PSI)
68.9 kPa
(10 PSI)
Tire Inspection
Check tire for presence of slits, bulges, wear or
other damage. Replace if necessary.
Tire Replacement
Use an automotive tire changer to replace tires.
WARNING
– Replace tires only with the same type and
size as original tires.
– For unidirectional tread pattern, ensure
that the tires are installed in the correct
direction of rotation.
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TYPICAL
1. Direction of rotation
WHEELS
Wheel Removal
Loosen nuts just enough to be able to unscrew
them once the vehicle will be off the ground.
Lift and support the vehicle.
Remove nuts, then remove wheel.
Wheel Inspection
Inspect wheel for wear or damage especially at
the mounting holes.
Wheel Installation
At installation, it is recommended to apply
LOC-
TITE 767 (ANTISEIZE LUBRICANT) (P/N 293 800 070)
on threads.
Check if tires are unidirectional.
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