5-26 BA 5001-6001 US – Edition 1.2 * 6001b530.fm
Maintenance
Wheel change
NOTICE: The wheels are heavy and may damage the threads on the wheel studs
if they are handled incorrectly.
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Use suitable assembly tools, such as covering sleeves for the studs and a jack capable
of handling the load.
Removing the wheels
Proceed as follows:
☞ Park the machine on level and firm ground and prevent it from rolling away.
☞ Slightly loosen the wheel nuts of the wheel you want to remove.
☞ Place a jack under the axle body, making sure it is standing firmly.
☞ Raise the side of the axle from which you want to remove the wheel.
☞ Check the machine is standing firmly.
☞ Completely remove the wheel nuts.
☞ Remove the wheel.
Fitting the wheels
Proceed as follows:
☞ Place the wheel onto the wheel studs.
☞ Tighten all wheel nuts part-way.
☞ Lower the raised axle.
☞ Tighten the wheel nuts to the prescribed torque of 460 Nm (339 ft. lbs.).
NOTICE:
Important
Subsequent to changing wheels check the wheel nuts for tightness after
10 service hours—tighten if necessary!