Chevrolet 1977 light duty truck, Service Manual

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smooth. T hen place rim on floor with wide side down
ond lubricate first b ead o f tire and u pper bead seat o f
rim.
2. Push first bead into well o f rim and onto rim as
fa r as possible. Using straight end o f tire iron and with
stop resting on rim flange, work rem ain in g section o f
first bead over rim.
3. Hold second bead in well by standing on tire.
W h e n necessary, push section o f bead into rim well and
a nchor with vise-grip pliers by pinching pliers on rim
flange. Using spoon end o f tire iron with stop toward
rim, work progressively a round bead using small bites
until bead slips over flange onto rim base. If necessary,
insert second tire iron and lubricate last 6 " o f bead
before completing.
4. Check valve to be certain that hex nut at the
valve base is tight. Inflate tire to recom m ended operating
pressure. Check assembly for air leaks.
A T T A C H M E N T OF DUAL WHEELS ON P 30 0
MODELS
To assure secure attachm ent o f the dual disc wheels,
it is im p o rta n t that all dirt or rust scale be removed from
the m ating surface o f the wheels, hub, and clam p ring as
well as the stud and nut. PO W E R DRIVE N U T S T H E N
M A N U A L L Y IN S P E C T T O R Q U E A T 130-180 FT.
LBS. M A N U A L T O R Q U E ON LY : 150-200 FT. LB.