Wheels And Tyres - Dennis POINTER Operation Manual

Emergency Repairs

Wheels and Tyres

Changing Road Wheels
• Chock the wheels.
• Clean the wheel nuts and and
check that the threads are
undamaged.
• Jack up the axle, as close as
possible to the wheel to be
changed.
• Remove the wheel nuts and
wheel.
• Clean the mating edges of the
hub and the wheel. Apply a thin
coat of water repellent grease
to the bore of the wheel.
• Check the the threads of the
wheel studs are undamaged,
clean and free from lubricant.
• The only lubricant permitted is
light engine oil on the thread of
the nut only.
• Fit the wheel, refit the wheel
nuts and gradually tighten in
the correct sequence.
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Tightening Sequence
• Wheel nuts should be re-
torqued after the first loaded
run.
NOTE
When fitting twin rear wheels,
ensure that the tyre valves are
positioned 180° apart.
Wheel Nut Torque
Front & Rear
385 - 425 Nm (283 - 313 lbf ft).
Replacement Tyres
Replacement tyres should be of a
similar specification. Fitting tyres of a
different rating may affect accuracy of
speedometer readings, and plated
weight ratings. Do not mix crossply and
radial tyres. It is recommended that
tyres from different manufacturers are
not mixed on a vehicle.