Maintenance work on the carrier
7.8 Wheels
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GMK3060
03.11.2017
7.8.4 Changing the wheels
The wear on tyres varies depending on whether the axle
– is driven/not driven,
– is steered/not steered,
– is braked/not braked,
– and whether it is subject to more or less load.
To achieve even wear, you must swap the wheels to different positions reg-
ularly.
This will have a positive effect on tyre life and performance.
Spare parts
and tools
– Torque wrench for
650 Nm
(480 lbf ft).
Prerequisites – The engine must not be running and must be secured against unauthor-
ised use;
à p. 2 - 3.
Changing
the wheels
• Remove the wheels from the axles.
Only for two-piece aluminium rims
• Have a specialist workshop check the bolts on the two-piece aluminium
rims, using the appropriate special tool.
Depending on the manufacturer, the bolted connection can be recognised
by the bolts on the outer face of the wheel rim. On the inner face of the
wheel rim are nuts whose tightening torque you must have checked in a
specialist workshop;
à Recognising two-piece aluminium rims, p. 7 - 65.
Designation Quantity
per wheel
GROVE part no.
Wheel nut with pressure plate
for steel rims
10 01207756
Wheel nut with pressure plate
for aluminium rims (ALCOA)
10 7659100000
Wheel nut with pressure plate
for aluminium rims (BIMECC)
10
03246867
G
Risk of accidents if the procedure is not carried out correctly!
This section only shows the sequence to be followed when changing
wheels.
When removing/installing the wheels, observe all the safety instructions
and the procedure stated in the operating manual.