Swift Group 2009 Charisma, Руководство пользователя

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towing code
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Slide the bracket along and re-tighten nuts
This should be done without interfering with any
pipe etc. that may be present on the underside
of the vehicle.
• Providing the above two things are done, you
should have ample clearance to remove the
spare wheel.
• Customers should also ensure that the
telescopic arms are kept well greased at all
times to guarantee ease of operation.
problem:
Wheel does not clear chassis when
withdrawn.
Ensure the correct wheel carrier is being used
by referring to the Technical Data Sheet. If this
is correct check the position of the wheel as
above.
IMportant note: if it becomes necessary to
completely remove the carrier from the chassis
remember that the washers and split pins are
on the inside of the chassis as well as the
outside.
cHanGInG a WHeel
1. Leave caravan hitched to towing vehicle
and ensure handbrake is applied.
2. Lower corner steadies (as safety measure)
on the side that the wheel is being changed
to stabilise the caravan.
3. Remove wheel trims if fitted
4. Use wheel brace to slacken off wheel nuts
on the wheel to be changed.
5. Position jack under the axle at the
appropriate jacking point (see fig. B)
6. Jack up the caravan until the wheel for
removal is just off the ground.
7. Remove the wheel nuts, wheel trims and
remove the wheel.
8. Fit spare wheel and reverse the above
procedure. Ensure clean, dry mating
surfaces and clean, dry bolt/nut
sealing areas.
9. Tighten all five bolts, according to Fig.
A, to 88Nm (65lb/ft) for steel wheels or
115Nm (85lb/ft) for alloy wheels using a
torque wrench or have checked as soon as
possible. Ensure the correct wheel fixings
are used, as supplied with your caravan
IMportant
When a wheel has been removed and replaced
the torque of the wheel nuts should be