Mount run-flat tire ring - AR40.10-P-1030-03A

Spacers for removing/installing run-flat tire ring

Models 461, 463

REPAIR MATERIALS

Number	Designation	Order number
BR00.45-Z-1069-06A	Rodgard special grease	TSS International B. V. Zuideinde 36 2991 LK Barendrecht Netherlands Tel. +31 180 618922 www.tssh.com

Clean rim flange.
Coat contact surfaces of the outer shells (6) to rotor (7) with Rodgard special grease.

Fig 1: Identifying Outer Shells And Rotor
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Insert spacers (4) between tire and disk wheel.
Install rotor (7).

Fig 2: Identifying Spacers
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Note installation position.
Align rotor (7) with valve.
The valve must remain free otherwise the valve can be damaged.
Install outer shells (6).
Slide outer shells (6) inside one another and insert into guide of rotor (7). Align joints of outer shells (6) offset by 90° in relation to joint of rotor (7).
Remove spacers (4) between tire and disk wheel.
Pry tire side wall off disk wheel.

Fig 3: Identifying Rotor
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Pry off tire side wall using spreader (1) only until connecting point of outer shells (6) is accessible.
Screw in bolt (5).
Pry tire side wall off disk wheel at opposite connecting point of outer shells (6).
Pry off tire side wall using spreader (1) only until connecting point of outer shells (6) is accessible.
Screw in second bolt (5a).

Fig 4: Prying Off Tire Side Wall
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Tighten clamping nut (3) using a suitable tool.
Tighten clamping nut (3) until a gap of approx. 6 mm remains at connecting point of outer shells (6).

Fig 5: Tightening Clamping Nut
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Pry off tire side wall at opposite connecting point of outer shells (6).
Pry off tire side wall using spreader (1) only until connecting point of outer shells (6) is accessible.
Tighten clamping nut (3) using a suitable tool.

Fig 6: Prying Off Tire Side Wall
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Tighten clamping nut (3) until a gap of approx. 6 mm remains at connecting point of outer shells (6).
Fully tighten clamping nuts (3) alternately at both connecting points of outer shells (6).
The spreader (1) must be changed several times here. Tighten clamping nuts (3) alternately until connection is tight and thread for anti-twist lock (2) is accessible.
Fully tighten anti-twist lock (2) at both connecting points of outer shells (6) using pliers and press towards outer side until it touches. Pry off tire side wall alternately on both sides using spreader (1) for this step.
Remove spreader (1).