MAINTENANCE 5. Carefully lower the vehicle to the ground. 6. Torque the wheel nuts and/or hub nut to the proper torque specification listed in the torque table at the beginning of this section. WARNING 7. If hub nut was removed, install a new cotter pin after the hub nut has been tightened. Operating a RANGER with worn tires will increase the possibility of the vehicle skidding easily with possible loss of control. Use a new cotter pin Note Tire Rotation Worn tires can cause an accident. Always replace tires when the tread depth measures 1/8", (.3 cm) or less. Tire Pressure Hub Nut CAUTION Maintain proper tire pressure. Refer to the warning tire pressure decal applied to the vehicle.
Valve stem facing outward Wheel Nuts (4) CAUTION If wheels are improperly installed it could affect vehicle handling and tire wear. On vehicles with tapered rear wheel nuts, make sure tapered end of nut goes into taper on wheel. Drive Shaft Boot Inspection Inspect the front and rear drive shaft boots for damage, tears, wear, or leaking grease. If the rubber boots exhibit any of these symptoms, replace the boot(s). Refer to Chapter 7 for drive shaft boot replacement. Tire Inspection Improper tire inflation may affect vehicle maneuverability. Front Boots When replacing a tire always use original equipment size and type. The use of non-standard size or type tires may affect vehicle handling.
Tire Tread Depth Always replace tires when tread depth is worn to 1/8" (3 mm) or less. Tread Depth 1/8" (3 mm) Rear Boots 2.24 Tire Pressure Inspection (Cold) Front Rear 8 psi (55 kPa) 8 (55 kPa)