MAINTENANCE Wheel and Hub Torque Table Wheel Installation 1. Verify the transmission is still in PARK and the parking brake is locked. 2. Install the wheel hub, washers, and hub nut, if previously removed. 3. Place the wheel in the correct position on the wheel hub. Be sure the valve stem is toward the outside and rotation arrows on the tire point toward forward rotation. 4. Install the wheel nuts and finger tighten them to align the center of the wheel holes with the center of the tapered nuts. IMPORTANT: It is possible to torque the wheel nut on a steel rim without the nut being centered in the hole.
Be sure to center the wheel nuts before applying torque to prevent wheel nuts from coming loose. 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 “Wheel and Hub Torque Table”. CAUTION Improperly installed wheels 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. Be sure to properly torque and install all wheel nuts. Wheel Removal 1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. 2. Stop the engine, place the transmission in PARK and lock the parking brake. 7.
If the hub nut was removed, install a new cotter pin after the hub nut has been tightened. 3. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. If wheel hub removal is required, remove the cotter key and loosen the hub nut slightly. 4. Elevate the appropriate side of the vehicle by placing a suitable stand under the footrest frame. 5. Remove the wheel nuts and remove the wheel. 6. If hub removal is required, remove the hub nut and washers. 2.24 Item Nut Type Specification Aluminum Wheels Tapered Nut (Long) 75 ft. lbs. (102 Nm) Steel Wheels Tapered Nut (Short) 45 ft. lbs. (61 Nm) Hub Retaining Nuts (Front & Rear) - 80 ft. lbs. (108 Nm)