Wheel Changing Procedure (Pressed Steel Wheels) - Triumph Spitfire MK3 Handbook

WHEELS AND TYRES
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Wheel Changing Procedure (Pressed Steel Wheels)

1. Firmly apply the hand brake and chock the wheel diagonally
opposite the one being lifted.
2. Remove the spare wheel from the luggage compartment and
make sure that its tyre pressure is correct.
3. Using the special lever provided in the tool kit, lever off the
nave plate as shown and slightly loosen the wheel nuts.
4. Place the jack in position and lift the wheel clear of the
ground. Should it be necessary to lift the vehicle whilst it is
on sloping ground, exercise the greatest care.
5. Completely remove the wheel nuts, exchange the road
wheels and replace the nuts.
6. Lower the jack, give the wheel nuts a final tighten and refit
the nave plate by placing its edge over the wheel projections
and giving the plate a sharp tap with the hand to spring it
into position.