Prior to re-installing rear aluminum hub-piloted wheels, clean each wheel
locator pad on the hub from all dirt, rust and foreign material. Apply a
light coat of chassis grease, never-seize or disc brake corrosion control
grease, only to the wheel locator pad.
When installing the tire and rim assembly on disc-brake equipped axles,
make sure the tire valve stem clears the brake caliper. The use of a tire
manufacturer’s stem forming tool is the only acceptable method of
obtaining clearance when necessary.
Note: Always observe the following instructions:
Failure to follow these instructions could result in property
damage, personal injury or death
• Never use cracked, bent or badly rusted parts.
• Always inflate tires in a safety cage.
Proper torque
It is important to tighten and maintain wheel mounting nuts to the
proper torque. Loose nuts or overtightened nuts can lead to premature
wear and possible failure of the wheel and/or mounting hardware.
Wheel lug nut torque
Size
Nut mounting
Torque
Ft. lb.
N
•m
M14
Flange
140–160
189–217
Note: Do not use lubrication on dry threads. Where excessive corrosion
exists, a light coat of lubricant on the first three threads of the stud bolt
is permitted. Keep lubricant away from flange nut washer surface and
flat on the disc wheel.
Changing wheel types
Consult your dealer or wheel/rim distributor before attempting any wheel
or fastener changes.
Use only the same type and style wheels and mounting hardware
to replace original parts. Failure to do so may result in an
assembly that looks fine, but does not fit together properly. This could
possibly cause wheel or fastener failures which could result in property
damage, personal injury or death.
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