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Fig.
Before removing a road wheel ensure that the wheel is clear of the ground and
the vehicle is safely supported.
Pressed Steel Wheels
After removing the nave plate (Fig. 17), the wheel nuts (R.H. thread) can
be detached with the wheel brace (2) (Fig. 20).
Wire Wheels
A copper faced hammer is provided with cars fitted with wire (" knock on ")
wheels to facilitate hub cap removal. Turn the huh caps on the right-hand side
of the car clockwise and the hub caps on the left-hand side anti-clockwise to
remove.
Removing nave plate.
Fig. 17.
GENERAL UPKEEP
Jacking the car.
16.
WHEEL ATTACHMENT
Fig. i8.
Removing L.H. front hub cap.
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home in its socket
before operating the
jack handle.
If a jack is used under
the rear axle case,
ensure that the jack
pad does not touch
the rear cover plate
when lifting, other-
wise there is a risk
of damage and con-
sequent oil leakage.
SPORTS
CAR
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