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Tires
Tire Pressure
The condition and pressure of the tires can
greatly affect both useful tire life and road safety.
Note:
The recommended tire inflation pressures
are given in the
Technical Information
section,
page 5-2. Also, cold tire inflation pressures are
listed on the Department of Transport's certifica-
tion plate, affixed below L.H. side control panel in
driver's compartment.
At regular interval, verify the tire pressures. Use
an accurate tire pressure gauge when checking
inflation pressures. Never exceed the maximum
tire inflation pressure specified on each tire.
Cold tire inflation pressure means: when a vehi-
cle has not been driven for at least 3 hours or
less than 1 mile (1,6 km).
Warning:
Incorrect tire pressures cause in-
creased tire wear and adversely affect road
holding of the vehicle, leading to loss of vehicle
control.
Changing Wheels
Tire failure is a rare event these days, if tires are
properly cared for. In case of a flat tire, move
vehicle a safe distance away from the traffic and
apply the parking brake. Remember to switch
On
the hazard flashers and to set up the triangular
reflectors at an adequate distance to warn other
vehicles, according to the highway code regula-
tions.
A 12.5 tons hydraulic jack, a wheel nut wrench
and a kit of triangular reflectors are installed in-
side the first R.H. side baggage compartment,
near the entrance door (see
Safety Equipment
,
page 3-5).
We suggest that you
do not
attempt to change a
wheel. First, the wheel and tire are very heavy
and usually there is no space available to put the
removed flat. Second, the wheel nuts, especially
those on inner dual, can become very tight after
being on for only a short time. Often a heavy air
wrench is required to get these nuts loose. We
suggest you get help via CB radio or cellular
phone. There are tire service trucks all over the
country who can bring a wheel and make the
change safely. If you have no choice and must
do it yourself, see instructions in the
Maintenance
Manual
.
Jacking Points
The vehicle can be jacked by applying pressure
under body jacking points or front and drive axle
jacking points. When it is necessary to raise the
vehicle, care should be taken to ensure that
pressure is applied only at the points indicated in
figures. Equipment for lifting the front of the vehi-
cle must have a combined lifting capacity of
13,000 lbs (5 900 kg). Equipment for lifting the
rear of the vehicle must have a combined lifting
capacity of 28,000 lbs (12 600 kg).
Warning:
Extra lift capacity may be required if
luggage or any other type of load (e.g. conver-
sion equipment) are onboard the vehicle.
Body Jacking Points
18083M
Warning:
The suspension of the vehicle must
be in the normal ride position before jacking. The
Level Low
system must be in the
Off
position
prior to turning the ignition key
Off
.
Axle Jacking Points
FRONT AXLE
18084
DRIVE AXLE
18085
