Dnepr MT9 - Page 92

insert 20 spokes into the openings on one side of the wheel hous-
ing;
place the wheel housing and the rim on a work bench, conned
the spokes to the rim by manually screwing on 20 nipples. Take care
to ensure that the va l ve hole in the rim is located diametrically op-
posite the lu brica t or on the wheel housing;
insert 20 spokes into the openings of the wheel hou .s ing on the
ot her side a nd connect the spokes to 1.he rim in the same manner.
The arrangement of the spokes is show n in Fig. 32.
After a ll the spokes are fitted, uniformly screw up all the nipples
and tension the spokes.
Fig. 32. Wheel
By tensioning the spo kes, adjust the axial and radial run-out of
the rim with respect to the wheel axle, the run-out must not be grea-
ter than 1.5 mm. Check the spokes fo r proper tensioning by the
sound.
Before performing the adjustment, lap down the spoke heads in
the n ests. When tensioning the spokes, ensure that the distance bet-
w. een the brake drum end face and the rim is eq ual lo 4:::_6~ (refer to
Fig. 32).
After the spokes are tensioned and the whee ls centered, al l the
, projecting ends of the spokes must be removed lo be flush with the
nipple head.
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