General Specifications For Race Track Use
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- Always check the central lock of the wheels before
using the vehicle in intensive race track operation.
Procedure in accordance with the appropriate Service Information:
- Remove wheel bolts and remove wheels.
- Check components of the central wheel bolts (wheel bolts, wheel contact surfaces (wheel and wheel hub), check that wheel driver pins are fitted securely, lockable wheel bolt).
- Grease the conical surface of the central bolt with Molub Alloy Paste (part number for 100-gram tube 000.043.305.08) according to the specifications in the appropriate Service Information before fitting each wheel
- Grease the thread in the wheel hub and outer wheel hub with Molub Alloy Paste according to the specifications in the appropriate Service Information
- Re-fit wheels according to instructions
- Always complete the following steps after
driving the vehicle on a race track:
- 2.1
Check individual components of the central wheel lock for signs of wear and replace them if necessary.
> Central wheel lock: component assessment
If necessary:
- 2.2 Install new lock nut (M22 x 1.5) securing drive shaft to wheel hub.
- 2.1
Check individual components of the central wheel lock for signs of wear and replace them if necessary.
- Tighten new lock nut on the drive shaft according to specifications for Turbo vehicles.
- Step 1: > 1. Step 260 Nm (191.8 ftlb.)
- Step 2: > 2. Step + 120°
- Step 3: Loosen lock nut by one turn > 3. Step - 360°
- Step 4: > 4. Step 120 Nm (88.5 ftlb.)
- Step 5: > 5. Step + 120°
- Tighten new lock nut on the drive shaft according to specifications for GT vehicles.
> Tightening torque 460 Nm (339.3 ftlb.)
- Note additional maintenance instructions for race track use.
Refer to WM, 0300IN ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE FOR RACE TRACK USE