Wheels And Tyres - MG MGB TOURER GHN5 Handbook

WHEELS AND TYRES
Jacking up
The jack is designed to lift one side of the car at a time. Apply the hand brake
Fig. 7 and block the wheels on the opposite side to that being jacked; use a wood block
jammed tight against the tyre tread,
Insert the lifting arm of the jack into the socket located in the door sill panel.
Make certain that the jack lifting arm is pushed fully into the socket and that the
base of the jack is on firm ground. The jack should lean slightly outwards at the
top to allow for the radial movement of the car as it is raised.
WARNING.-Do
not work beneath the vehicle with the lifting jack as the sole
means of support. Place suitable supports under the front side-members or rear
axle to give adequate support and safety while working.
Jack
If the jack is neglected it may be difficult to use in a roadside emergency. Examine
maintenance
it occasionally, clean off accumulated dust, and lightly oil the thread to prevent
the formation of rust.
WHEELS
Preventive Owners are recommended to check the wheel nuts for tightness each week in
maintenance addition to checking the other items listed. Take care not to overtighten. Torque
wrench setting 60 to 65 lb. ft. (8.3 to 9 kg. m.).
Pressed type
lnsert the wheel hub cap lever into the recess formed in the wheel. Lever the hub
Removing and
cap from its retaining button using a sideways motion.
fefitting the
wheel hub cap
To refit the hub cap, place the hub cap over two of the retaining buttons and
Fig. 2 resting on the third. Give the face of the hub cap a sharp blow with the hand
in the vicinity of the third button. Check that the rim is fully engaging all retain-
ing buttons.
Fig.
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