Lull 944E-42, Service Manual

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5.21 Model 644E-42/944E-42 Rev. 6/04
Axles, Drive Shafts, Wheels, Tires and Brakes
7. (644E Only) Remove lug nuts in an alternating
pattern (A - H). There are separate lockwashers (7)
under the lug nuts (8). Be sure the to save both the
lockwashers and lug nuts for reassembly.
(944E Only) Remove lug nuts in an alternating
pattern (A - K). There are separate lockwashers (9)
under the lug nuts (10). Be sure the to save both the
lockwashers and lug nuts for reassembly.
8. Remove the wheel and tire assembly from the
vehicle.
5.5.2 Wheel Cleaning
Remove all rust, corrosion, dirt and other foreign material
from all metal surfaces. In particular, the bead area (tire-
to-wheel mounting surface) must be especially clean.
5.5.3 Wheel Inspection and Replacement
Check all surfaces of the wheel for rust, corrosion,
cracks, bent flanges, deep marks or gouges. Replace a
damaged, worn or cracked wheel. NEVER rework, heat,
weld or braze a wheel rim.
Inspect the valve core and stem. Replace the entire valve
if either component is damaged.
A
B
C
E
G
H
F
D
OU0140
7
8
A
B
C
E
G
J
K
H
F
D
MU5200
9
10
WARNING:
Dirt and rust prevent the tire
from seating properly on the wheel, which
could result in an explosive separation. Such
explosions could result in death or severe
personal injury to the tire installer and to those
in the area.
WARNING:
Damaged, modified,
repaired or mis-matched wheels and tires, or
dirt and rust prevent the tire from seating
properly on the wheel, which could result in an
explosive separation. Such explosions could
result in death or severe personal injury.
• NEVER rework, heat, weld or braze a
wheel rim.
• Clean and inspect the wheel rim before
installing a new tire. Verify that the
wheel rim diameter exactly matches
the tire rim diameter molded into the
tire.
• Inspect the inside of the tire for dirt,
foreign material, loose cords, cuts,
penetrating objects and other damage.
DO NOT use tires with irreparable
damage.