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stage 1 Set your torque wrench to the 1st stage value on the Wheel Nut Torque Table. Begin with the appropriate bolt for your
wheel (12 o'clock position for 8 and 6 hole wheels and 2 o'clock position for 5 hole wheels) and apply torque to all
wheel nuts following the star pattern as shown in the Wheel Nut Torqueing Sequence illustration shown here.
stage 2 Increase your torque wrench setting to the 2nd Stage value on the Wheel Nut Torque Table. Begin with the appropriate
bolt for your wheel and apply torque to all wheel nuts following the star pattern. Following stage 2, the wheel can support
the weight of the habitat and may be lowered off of the jack stands.
stage 3 Increase your torque wrench setting to Final Torque value on the Wheel Nut Torque Table. Begin with the appropriate
bolt for your wheel and apply torque to all wheel nuts following the star pattern.
follow-up If the wheel was replaced, check the torque again at every 50 miles for the first 500 miles and prior to each trip
thereafter.
If you notice a wheel wobbling or hear a rattling sound coming from a wheel, especially at low speeds, a wheel lug may have
come loose. This problem is usually caused by improper tightening or by faulty or damaged lug bolt threads. If you have reason
to believe a lug nut has come loose, safely stop the vehicle at the side of the road as soon as possible. Put up warning devices.
Remove the lug caps and check the tightness of all the lug nuts. If lug bolt threads are damaged or faulty, get professional
services help. Do NOT tow the habitat with missing lug nuts or faulty lug bolts.
BALANCING, ALIGNMENT AND LUBRICATION
To avoid vibration or shaking of the vehicle when a tire rotates, the tire must be properly balanced. This balance is achieved by
positioning weights on the wheel to counterbalance heavy spots on the wheel-and-tire assembly. A wheel alignment adjusts the
angles of the wheels so that they are positioned correctly relative to the vehicle's frame. This adjustment maximizes the life of
your tires. These adjustments require special equipment and should be performed by a qualified technician.
Wheel bearings should be repacked every 6000 miles or every 6 months. Every time the wheel hub is removed, the wheel
bearings must be adjusted. Please refer to manufacturer instructions or schedule maintenance with a qualified technician to
repack wheel bearings.
TIRE SAFETY CHECKLIST
(1) check tire pressure regularly (at least once a month and before any extended trip/travelling), including the spare tires, if
any... Note: When checking air pressure, be sure that all tires have both the correct and identical pressure before getting on the
road; (2) check and torque wheel lug nuts regularly; (3) inspect tires for cuts, slashes, punctures and other irregularities at least
on a monthly basis and before every extended trip/travelling; (4) remove any foreign objects (i.e. pieces of glass or metal, etc.)
wedged in the tread; (5) confirm all tire valves have valve caps; (6) do not overload your tow vehicle or habitat; (7) slow down
when having to go over a pothole or other object in the road, and avoid running over curbs and other foreign objects in the road
and when parking if you can safely do so; (8) Replace tires when tread depth approaches and/or reaches 1/16 of an inch; and
(9) have a qualified technician perform tire service, maintenance and adjustments as needed.
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