MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 435
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 perform this
procedure, personal injury and property damage may be avoided.
Note: When replacing the wheel equipment or tires, use the same size wheels or tires as
originally manufactured. Changing the tire or wheel size will affect brake performance. If
changing tire size, ABS and speedometer must be recalibrated.
Check Wheel Nuts Torque
DANGER
Failure to properly tighten the wheel nuts
can result in the breakage of wheel studs
and the subsequent loss of wheels. Loss
of vehicle control and serious personal
injury or death can occur.
Check all wheel nuts torque after the first 80 to 160 km (50 to 100 miles) and the first 80 to
160 km (50 to 100 miles) after each tire service. This applies to both single and dual wheels
in connection with normal service but should be performed at least every six months.
The torque check is particularly important when rims or brake drums are newly painted. Paint
can flake off from these surfaces, causing the nuts to lose their grip and the wheel to loosen.
See the Operator’s Manual Vehicle Maintenance for correct procedures on tightening the
wheel nuts.
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