PART 8: MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
PB1319 (CAT. NO. 5296 ) —136— 22-01691 (R02/02)
Wheel Cap Nut Torque
At the first 100 miles, have all wheel cap nuts torqued to their speci-
fied value. After that, check wheel cap nuts at least once a week.
Contact the Service Department at your dealership for information on
the proper installation procedure for the wheels on your truck. This is
a job you may not be able to do yourself. You need the right torquing
equipment to do it.
Wheel Bearing Adjustment
For safe, reliable operation and adequate service life, your wheel
bearings must be checked and adjusted properly. The person best
equipped to do this is your authorized dealer’s service mechanic.
Disc Wheels
To check the torque on disc wheels, follow the crisscross sequence
shown. See the Specifications chart for proper torque specification.
Crisscross Sequence For Disc Wheels
Demountable Rims
To check the torque on demountable rims, follow the crisscross
sequence shown on the next page. See the Specifications chart for
proper torque specification.
WARNING!
•
Grooves in the wheel disc or other damage to the disc
can lead to a serious accident. The disc will be weak-
ened and can eventually come off, maybe causing you
to lose control of your vehicle. Be sure to use the right
components and the right tools.
•
The end of the wheel wrench must be smooth. Burrs
on the end of the wrench can tear grooves in the disc,
especially on aluminum wheels. These grooves may
lead to cracks in the disc, and can cause it to fail.
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