Installing Wheels

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Special tools:

9512834

Fig 1: Crosswise Tightening

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Ensure that the brake disk and wheel rim mating surfaces are clean. Grease the hub center location dowel for the rim. Use rustproofing agent 1161030-0 .

Install the wheel studs lightly. Then tighten crosswise to 110 Nm . Use torque socket 9512834 if an impact wrench is being used.

Crosswise tightening and torque tightening is important to prevent stresses in the brake disc.

NOTE: The torque socket is designed for use with a standard, air-powered impact wrench providing a torque of 250-350 Nm .