Service Manual

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627333-A 1-45

General

Tighten Wheel Bolts

FIG. 12: Wheel Bolt Tightening Sequence.

1. Check the axle flange and the rear mounting

surface of the wheel foreign material, burs or

grease.

2. Install the wheel on the axle. Make sure the wheel

holes are centered over the threaded holes on the

axle flange.

3. Put a small amount of multi-purpose grease on the

FIRST FOUR THREADS on the bolts. Install the

bolts and washers with your hand. Tighten the

bolts.

4. Torque the bolts in 3 steps:

1. Tighten up to 300 Nm (221lbf.-ft);

2. Tighten up to 550 Nm (405 lbf.-ft);

3. Torgue to 720 Nm (531 lbf.-ft), torque twice.

Use the sequence shown in the Wheel Bolt Tightening

Sequence illustration. A lug wrench kit is optional and

can be provided in the compartment on the left front of

the vehicle.

Retorque Axle Bolts

FIG. 13: Check the axle mounting bolts every 500

hours for the correct torque.

Loosen the bolts 1/4 turn, then thighten the bolts to a

torque of 515 Nm (380 lbf.-ft).

1. Axle mouting bolts.

Retorque Articulation Pin Bolts and

Steering Cylinder Bolts

WARNING: Before performing

maintenance in the area of the

Articulation Joint the following

procedure MUST be followed (See Safety

Section)

1. Steer the vehicle into the straight

ahead position.

2. Move the Articulation Lock Turnbuckle

from the Storage Position to the

Transport / Maintenance Position.

FIG. 12

M00086

FIG. 13

M00088