Volvo VHD - Manual (Page 267)

Axles and Wheels 261
Wheels
General
Due to the size, equipment needed and the
procedures used to change wheels, this
should be done through the Volvo Truck
dealer. By having an expert technician per-
form this procedure, personal injury and
property damage may be avoided.
NOTE! When replacing the wheel equip-
ment or tires, use the same size wheels or
tires as originally manufactured. Changing
the tire or wheel size will affect brake per-
formance. If changing tire size, ABS and
speedometer must be recalibrated.
Check Tightening Wheel Nuts
Failure to properly torque-tighten the
wheel nuts can result in the breakage of
wheel studs and the subsequent loss of
wheels. Loss of vehicle control and seri-
ous personal injury or death can occur.
Check tighten all wheel nuts after the first
50 to 100 miles (80 to 160 km) and the
first 50 to 100 miles (80 to 160 km) after
each tire service. This applies to both sin-
gle and dual wheels in connection with
normal service but should be performed at
least every six months.
This check tightening is particularly impor-
tant when rims or brake drums are newly
painted. Paint can flake off from these sur-
faces, causing the nuts to lose their grip
and the wheel to loosen.
See the “Operator’s Manual, Maintenance
and Engine” for correct procedures on
tightening the wheel nuts.
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