Chevrolet 1977 light duty truck Service Manual page 335

smooth. Then place rim on floor with wide side down
ond lubricate first bead o f tire and upper bead seat of
rim.
2. Push first bead into well o f rim and onto rim as
fa r as possible. Using straight end of tire iron and with
stop resting on rim flange, work rem aining section of
first bead over rim.
3. Hold second bead in well by standing on tire.
W hen necessary, push section o f bead into rim well and
anchor with vise-grip pliers by pinching pliers on rim
flange. Using spoon end o f tire iron with stop toward
rim, work progressively around bead using small bites
until bead slips over flange onto rim base. If necessary,
insert second tire iron and lubricate last 6 " o f bead
before completing.
4. Check valve to be certain that hex nut at the
valve base is tight. Inflate tire to recom m ended operating
pressure. Check assembly for air leaks.
A T T A C H M E N T OF DUAL WHEELS ON P 300
MODELS
To assure secure attachment o f the dual disc wheels,
it is im p ortant that all dirt or rust scale be removed from
the m ating surface o f the wheels, hub, and clamp ring as
well as the stud and nut. PO W ER DRIVE N U T S TH EN
M A N U A L L Y IN SPEC T T O R Q U E A T
LBS. M A N U A L T O R Q U E ONLY: 150-200 FT. LB.
130-180 FT.