Wheel Bolt Tightening; Jacking Points; Stopping On A Hill - Swift Tourer Owner's Handbook Manual

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WHEEL BOLT TIGHTENING

When refitting a wheel it is ESSENTIAL that the
wheel bolts are tightened to the recommended
torque figure and in the correct sequence.
NOTE: Only use a suitable wheel brace to
loosen and tighten the wheel bolts. Do not use
the corner steady brace for this application.
The sequences necessary to correctly carry
out this work on a 5 stud wheel is as follows:
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Fig. A
Please note the correct torque settings

JACKING POINTS

WARNING: Only jack up your caravan
when it is coupled up to the car with its
handbrake applied and in 1st gear
(engine off).
Ensure that the jack is located in the correct
position, i.e. on the jacking bracket on the
chassis for the AL-KO side mounted jack
(Fig.B). Alternatively the reinforced axle
mounting plate can be used as an alternative
but the chassis member itself MUST NEVER
be used as a jacking point.
All caravans are provided with the facility to
fit AL-KO side jacking points and although a
scissor, trolley or bottle jack may be used.
Ensure the lifting capacity of your jack is
suitable for your caravan.
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1
4
5 Stud
5 2
Fig. B Side lift jack

STOPPING ON A HILL

Pulling off again can sometimes present a
problem. The easy solution is
(i) Carry a good sized wedge shaped piece
of wood with a rope or light
chain attached.
(ii) Attach the other end of the rope to the
nearside rear grab handle.
(iii) Place the wood behind the nearside
caravan wheel.
(iv) Carefully reverse the car slightly back
down the hill, the caravan will stop against
the wedge and turn.
(v) Drive forward since this attempt to move
up the hill will now not involve pulling the
full weight of the caravan until the car has
gained some traction.
(vi) When reaching the top of the hill retrieve
the wedge.