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on the hub and start the inner cap nuts. Tighten the
4-58. Read the following list of points to watch
when repairing tire and disc wheels.
inner cap nuts to the torque and sequence shown for
CAUTION :
Tighten in
y o u r arrangement (see figuqe 4-17).
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO) REPAIR
several stages to avoid di stortion of the disc. Place
DISC WEELS .
SCRAP DAMAGED
the outside tire and disc wheel assembly on the hub
PARTS .
c . Match duals (see paragraphs 4-48 through
and start the outer cap nuts.
Valve stems for the
4-52).
two wheels should be mounted in different circum-
f e r e n t i a l positions for easy inflotion. Tighten the
f . Use proper valve stems and extensions. If
outer nuts in the same sequence and torque.
valve spacers are used, be sure they are in place
before reassembling.
4-63. CHECKING TIGHTNESS ON MOUNTED DUAL
DISC WHEELS.
CAUTION:
DO NOT STAND IN FRONT OF A
TIRE WHEN INFLATING.
4-64. Check the inner and outer cap nut torque
An occa-
after the first trip following mounting.
h. Do not overinflate (see Table 2-6).
sional check, thereafter, is also recommended.
i . When tires are worn, the tube will also be
Loosen the outer cap nut before tightening the inner
worn.
Replace it. Use the right tube size.
cap nut.
4-65.
ELECTRICAL.
i. Replace chafed, pinched, stretched, or creas-
ed tubes.
Check lights, lenses, and re-
4-66.
flectors every day before using the
k. Replace twi steal, creased, or folded flaps.
This inspection should also
trailer.
include
operation
of
the
turn
signals
4-61. MOUNTING TIRE AND DISC WHEEL ASSEM-
and
brake
lights.
BLIES.
4-72.
WHEEL
4 - 7 3 . OIL LUBRICATION.
4 - 6 2 . Before mounting the disc wheel, clean the
mounting face of dirt and excess paint. Mounting
4 - 7 4 . Oil level should be maintained between the
faces which have been damaged must be repaired or
"add" and "full" lines on the hub cap window (see
replaced. Right-hand threads are on the right side
C h e c k level daily. Also check for
and for oil
of the vehicle, and left-hand threads are on the left
c r a c k e d windows
l e a k s around the hub cap. The hub can be filled
side. Place the inside tire ond disc wheel assembly
FIGURE 4-15. REMOVAL OF TIRES AND DISC WHEELS.
4-7.
