User Manual

2. Apply a thin layer of grease to the
fitting edge of the wheel hub.
3. Also apply a thin layer of grease to
the fitting edge of the wheel rim. This
grease layer should prevent the wheel
rim and the wheel hub from becoming
"rustbound".
4. Check whether the contact surfaces of
the wheel rim and the drum brake are
clean. Clean if necessary.
5. Clean the wheel nuts and then apply a
drop of oil between the thrust washer
and the nut.
6. Also apply a drop of oil to the first turn
of the wheel-stud screw threads.
7. Fit the wheel nuts and tighten them
evenly according to the sequence in
the illustration. For the specified
tightening torque, see Wheel Nut
Tightening torques on page 113 .
NOTE
Wheel nuts should always be
tightened and retightened in cold
condition. However, tightening
wheel studs in extreme cold
should be avoided.
8. Check the tire pressure.
9. Retorque the wheel nuts after 62 miles
(100 km). If new wheel studs are
fitted, they need additional retorquing
after 310 miles (500 km).
NOTE
When a wheel had to be re-
placed, have the wheel nuts tor-
qued to the correct tightening tor-
que by a dealer.
Tire Inflating Connection
Next to the brake system air dryer to the
left rear of the cab there is a tire inflating
connection.
1. Remove the rubber protective cap
from the tire inflating connection.
2. Connect the tire inflating hose.
EMERGENCY - Tire Inflating Connection
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