Installing Wheels

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Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Installation

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Check that the brake disc and wheel rim mating surfaces are clean. Lubricate the hub center guide using installation paste (P/N 1161397).

Install the wheel. Tighten the nuts lightly.

Tighten crosswise to 110 Nm .

If an impact wrench is used, torque socket 9512834 must be used.

Post tighten the nuts by hand.

CAUTION: The correct torques and crosswise tightening are essential to avoid stresses in the brake disc.

Install the hub cap.