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WHEELS AND TYRES
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SUSPENSION
5.3.2 ON VEHICLE REPAIRS
1. While installing wheel assembly on wheel
hub, following precautions should be taken :
(a) The wheel must be correctly positioned relative to
the hub when mounting on the vehicle.
(b) To prevent rusting, small amounts of oil may be
applied to the wheel bolts. Care must be taken
not to over lubricate.
(c) Wheel bolts should be tightened as per specified
torque value.
NOTE :
Excessive bolt tightening may cause deformation of
bolt causing failure and an insufficient tightening may
cause the wheel loosening.
2. While removing wheel assembly using a jack,
following precautions should be taken :
(a) Follow the jacking instructions.
(b) Make sure to set the jack properly in the jack point.
Raising the vehicle with improperly positioned jack
may damage the vehicle or causes the personal
injury.
(c) Do not carry any other work or never get under the
vehicle supported by jack otherwise personnel
injury may occur.
(d) Do not start or run the vehicle while supported by
jack.
(e) Do not lift the vehicle with any person inside.
(f) Do not lift the vehicle excessively. Lift up to
sufficient height necessary to remove and change
the wheel.
(g) Do not start or run the vehicle while supported by
jack.