Removing wheel and tire assembly from vehicle, Warning – SkyTrak 6042 Service Manual User Manual

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Axles, Drive Shafts, Wheels and Tires

5.22

Model 6042 Legacy

Origin 7/02

5.5.1

Removing Wheel and Tire Assembly
from Vehicle

1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Level the

vehicle, ground the attachment, place the travel select
lever in the (N) NEUTRAL position, place the neutral
lock lever in the (N) NEUTRAL LOCK position, engage
the parking brake switch, straighten all wheels and
shut the engine OFF.

2. Place an Accident Prevention Tag on both the

ignition key switch and steering wheel, stating that
the vehicle should not be operated. (Refer to Section
1.5, “Accident Prevention Tag Usage.”)

3. Disconnect the battery negative (-) ground cable at

the battery negative (-) terminal, to prevent the
engine from starting accidentally.

4. Loosen but DO NOT remove the lug nuts on the

wheel and tire assembly to be removed.

5. Place a suitable jack under the axle pad closest to

the wheel being removed. Raise the vehicle and
position a suitable support beneath the axle. Allow
sufficient room to lower the vehicle onto the support
and to remove the wheel and tire assembly.

6. Lower the vehicle onto the support.

7. Remove lug nuts in an alternating pattern (A - H)

(Fig. 5-17). There are separate lockwashers (1)
under the lug nuts (2). Be sure the to save both the
lockwashers and lug nuts for reassembly.

Figure 5-17 Lug Nut Torque Sequence.

8. Remove the wheel and tire assembly from the

vehicle.

WARNING:

Risk of death or serious

personal injury if proper safety procedures are
not followed. When removing wheel and tire
assembly from the vehicle, follow the
instructions in the “Wheel Removal Instruction”
box that follows:

Wheel Removal Instructions:

• Position the vehicle on a level, hard surface and

support the vehicle with approved jack stands
or suitable supports.

• Use appropriate safety glasses, safety shoes,

and appropriate clothing and equipment.

• DO NOT wear rings or jewelry. DO NOT wear

hair or clothing that could become caught in
machinery or pinch points such as those
created between the tire and the hub.

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