Wheel Changing - Volvo 262 Owner's Manual

1977 Volvo 262 264 265
Check tire pressure
Check tire inflation pressure at regular intervals to avoid abnormal wear. The spare tire should also be
checked to ensure proper inflation when needed. Refer to
Tire pressures should be checked when the tire is cool (before driving) as the pressure will increase after
driving due to heat build up in the tire. When the tires are warm, a change in pressure should take place
only when air must be added into the tires.
Too little pressure, is the most common reason for abnormal thread wear. Tires which are underinflated
will also cause high fuel consumption, heavy steering and poor road holding. Overinflated tires will
result in poor riding comfort.
pg. 66 Wheel changing
Changing a wheel
Spare wheel, jack and tool kit are stowed in the trunk compartment. Before raising the car with the jack
be sure it is on firm and level ground.
Note: Do not crawl or work under the car while it is raised by the jack.
Before the car is raised with the jack the parking brake should be applied and one of the gears engaged.
With automatic transmission, the selector should be in park. Block one of the wheels on the opposite
side of the car from the jack.
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