MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
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Jacking The Vehicle
Jack can be mechanically geared type or
hydraulic type. Before li ing the vehicle,
park the vehicle on a level ground and
apply the park brake. If the vehicle is on a
slope and it is to be li ed without applying
the parking brake, chock all other wheels.
The jack should be placed under the leaf
spring as shown in the fi gure and must be
placed on the ground fi rmly
CAUTION
lf you need to get under a vehicle li ed
by a jack, provide additional support
under the frame pedestals. There may
not be enough space under the front
axle while replacing a fl at tire. Place the
jack under the leaf springs on the closest
point to the axle when there is not
enough space.
Pay attention not to damage the
steering linkages while li ing the vehicle
with a jack. Use wooden blocks if
required. Check for an obstacle under
the vehicle when lowering the vehicle.
Do not jack the vehicle from the chassis
arms.
On vehicles with lowered ride height:
Spare Wheel and Tire Replacement
Spare wheel is on the le side of the
chassis on vehicles with single fuel tank.
To remove the spare wheel from its seat,
loosen four bolts connecting it to the
holder with the 24 spanner on the toolbox.
Spare wheel is hanged with a cable.
To release the cable, install the wheel
brace to the rotating arm. Turn the brace
anticlockwise.
Installation:
Check the connection cable before
installing the spare tire. Cable shall be
replaced if it is damaged.
Connect the end of the cable to the
tire again. Li the tire with the hexagon
wrench and tighten all nuts.
Tires and Wheels
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