PREVOST X3-45 Multiplex User Manual

SECTION 13: WHEELS, HUBS & TIRES
PA1562
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CONTENTS
1. WHEELS................................................................................................................................................3
2. WHEEL MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................................................3
2.1 INSPECTION ......................................................................................................................................3
2.2 SINGLE WHEEL REMOVAL...................................................................................................................3
2.3 SINGLE WHEEL INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................4
3. DUAL WHEELS.....................................................................................................................................4
3.1 OUTER WHEEL REMOVAL ..................................................................................................................4
3.2 INNER WHEEL...................................................................................................................................4
3.3 INNER WHEEL INSTALLATION .............................................................................................................4
3.4 OUTER WHEEL INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................4
3.5 INSPECTION ......................................................................................................................................4
4. ALUMINUM WHEEL ANTI-CORROSION PROTECTION ...................................................................5
5. WHEEL STRAIGHTNESS TEST...........................................................................................................5
6. WHEEL STUDS.....................................................................................................................................6
6.1 DRIVE AXLE STUDS ...........................................................................................................................6
6.2 FRONT AND TAG AXLE STUDS ............................................................................................................6
7. HUB MOUNTED WHEELS ...................................................................................................................7
7.1 CARE OF WHEELS .............................................................................................................................7
8. FRONT AND TAG AXLE WHEEL HUBS.............................................................................................7
8.1 HUB BEARING INSPECTION ................................................................................................................7
9. DRIVE AXLE WHEEL HUBS................................................................................................................8
9.1 BEARING ADJUSTMENT......................................................................................................................8
9.2 DISASSEMBLY AND REPAIR................................................................................................................8
10. SPARE WHEEL (IF APPLICABLE)...................................................................................................9
10.1 PULLING OUT SPARE WHEEL ..............................................................................................................9
10.2 CHANGING A FLAT ...........................................................................................................................10
10.3 SPARE WHEEL MAINTENANCE ...........................................................................................................10
11. TIRE MAINTENANCE .....................................................................................................................10
11.1 INFLATION PRESSURE .....................................................................................................................10
11.2 TIRE MATCHING ..............................................................................................................................12
11.3 WHEEL BALANCING.........................................................................................................................12
11.4 TIRE ROTATION...............................................................................................................................12
12. SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................................................................13

PREVOST X3-45 Multiplex Specifications

General

Length	45 ft
Width	102 in
Engine	Volvo D13
Horsepower	500 hp
GVWR	54, 000 lbs
Height	146 in
Sleeping Capacity	Varies based on floor plan
Water Capacity	Varies based on floor plan