Operation Manual

178 Caravan - 09-09 - DET-0030-09EN
Wheels and tyres
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14.5.2 Tightening torque
14.5.3 Changing the wheel
 Whilst the vehicle is in a jacked up position, persons must not lie down
under it.
 If alloy wheel rims are mounted and a steel spare wheel is mounted after
a puncture: Do not drive any further than necessary (car dealer, car
workshop, tyre dealer). Only drive at a suitable speed. The different
wheels affect driving handling.
 Do not damage the thread of the thread bolts when changing the wheel.
 Tighten the wheel nuts or wheel bolts cross-wise (Fig. 204).
 When changing wheels (e.g. alloy wheel rims or wheels with winter tyres),
use the correct wheel bolts of the correct length and shape. The firm
seating of the wheels and the function of the braking system depend on
this.
 Wheel rims and tyres not permitted for use with the vehicle can jeopardize
road safety.
 Protect the vehicle according to the national regulations, e.g. with a hazard
warning triangle.
 Before changing the wheel, check the wheel rim and tyre size, the max. tyre
load and the speed index on the tyres. Only use the wheel rim and tyre
sizes stated in the vehicle documents.
Wheel rim Tightening torque
Steel wheel rim 90 Nm (67 ft/lbs)
Alloy wheel rim 110 Nm (81 ft/lbs)
 The footplate of the vehicle jack must be levelly positioned on the
ground.
 Do not tilt the vehicle jack.
 Always insert the insertion profile of the AL-KO vehicle jack (special
equipment) into the retention pouch as far as possible.
 A special vehicle jack from AL-KO with holder pockets is available as spe-
cial equipment. These holder pockets are mounted on to the frame.
 The AL-KO jack has a bearing capacity of 800 kg.
 You should have a useable spare wheel available at all times. For this
reason the wheel you have replaced should be repaired immediately.
 Take note of the general instructions in this chapter.