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596 Maintenance
Spoked wheels, double wheels
1
Clean and lubricate the wheel bolt threads with
oil only.
2
Clean the contact surface of the wheel and
spoked hub
3
Fit the inboard wheel so that the valve and both
stops on the wheel rim are positioned between
two spokes (see figure)
4
Push on the spacer ring so that it is tight against
the inboard wheel rim. The spacer ring stop must
be placed between two spokes. Make sure the
stop does not obscure the valve on the inboard
tyre and the centring heels of the spacer ring are
on top of the spokes (see figure)
5
Lift the outboard wheel and press it against the
spacer ring. Make sure the valve on the outboard
tyre is located diagonally opposite the one on the
inboard tyre. Fit both upper clamps shoes and
nuts. Tighten the nuts enough to centre the wheel
6
Fit the remaining clamps and nuts. Tighten the
nuts in the correct order around the edge of the
wheel rim. Torque-tighten the nuts in steps
according to the illustration to 330 ±30 Nm.
Tightening sequence as illustrated
7
Retighten the wheel nuts to 330 Nm after driving
the vehicle a short distance (approx. 200 km)
Every 6 months: Check and re-tighten all wheel
nuts irrespective of whether the wheel has been
removed or not.
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