Taylor-Dunn AMB Ambulance, Operation, T Roubleshooting And Replacement Parts Manual

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Maintenance, Service, and Repair
Tires and Wheels Page 3
8. Inspect for uneven tire wear on the front tires. Uneven tire wear could be a result of an improperly
inflated tire or a misaligned or damaged front end.
NOTE: Refer to Tire Inflation section or Steering Component Service
section for information on proper tire inflation or front end wheel
alignment.
9. Inspect the inner and outer side walls for cracks. If any cracks are seen, then the tire should be
replaced. Refer to Replace the Tire section for information regarding replacing the tire.
10. Inspect the valve stem for cracks. If any cracks are seen, then the valve stem should be replaced.
It is also recommended that the valve stem be replaced whenever the tire is replaced.
NOTE: Refer to Replace the Tire section for information regarding
replacing the valve stem.
11. Inspect the tread and side walls for debris in the rubber that could lead to a puncture. If any
debris is found it should be removed and the tire inspected for a leak.
1. Make sure the key-switch is in the “OFF” position, then remove
the key.
2. Place the forward-reverse switch in the center “OFF” position.
3. Set the park brake.
4. Place blocks under the front wheels to prevent vehicle movement.
5. Disconnect the main positive and negative cables at the batteries.
REPLACE THE TIRE/WHEEL
6. Raise the wheel to be replaced off of the ground and support with jack stands.
7. Remove the 4 or 5 wheel nuts and remove the wheel.
8. Install in reverse order.
9. Following the pattern shown on the following page, cross tighten the wheel nuts in two stages as
follows:
1st stage to approximately 20 ft-lbs.
2nd stage to 80-90 ft-lbs.
10. Reconnect the main positive and negative cables at the batteries.
11. Lower the wheel to the ground.
12. Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
13. Release the parking brake and test drive the vehicle.