Wheel And Tire - TGB EST 1000 Service Manual

WHEEL AND TIRE

GENERAL
WARNING
Torque wrench tightening specifications
must strictly be adhered to.
Castle Nut
Torque: 950-1200 kgf-cm
Wheel Nut
Torque: 680-720 kgf-cm
WHEELS
Removal
1. Position the vehicles on a level surface.
2. Stop the engine, place the transmission in
PARK and lock the parking brake.
3. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
4. Elevate the appropriate side of the vehicle by
placing a suitable stand or jack under the
frame.
5. Remove the wheel nuts and remove the
wheels.
Installation
1. Verify the transmission is still in PARK and
the parking brake is locked.
2. Place the wheel in the correct position on the
wheel hub. Be sure the valve stem is toward
the outside and rotation arrows on the tire
point toward forward rotation.
3. Install the wheel nuts and finger tighten them
to align center of the wheel holes with the
center of the tapered nuts.
4. Carefully lower the vehicle to the ground.
5. Torque the wheel nuts to the proper torque
specification.
WARNING
Do not rotate tires. The front and rear tires
have a different size. Respect direction of
rotation when applicable.
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TIRES
WARNING
Do not rotate tires. The front and rear tires
have a different size. Respect direction of
rotation when applicable.
TIRE PRESSURE
WARNING
Tire pressure greatly affects vehicle
handling and stability. Insufficient pressure
may cause tire to deflate and rotate on
wheel. Excessive pressure may burst the
tire. Always follow recommended pressure.
Checks pressure when tires are cold before
using the vehicle. Tire pressure changes with
temperature and altitude. Recheck pressure if
one of these condition has changed.
TIRE PRESSURE
FRONT: 7 psi
REAR: 7 psi
Tire Inspection
Check tire for presence of slits, bulges, wear or
other damage. Replace if necessary.
Tire Replacement
WARNING
- Replace tires only with the same type and
size as original tires.
- For unidirectional thread pattern, ensure
that the tires are installed in the correct
direction of rotation.
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