JLG G5-18A Service Manual - Manual (Page 57)

5.11 G5-18A/2505
Axles, Drive Shafts, Wheels and Tires
5.5.2 Installing Wheel and Tire Assembly
onto Machine
Note: The wheel and tire assemblies must be installed
with the directional tread pattern “arrows” facing in the
direction of forward travel.
1. Position wheel onto studs on wheel end of axle.
2. Install wheel lug washers.
3. Start all nuts by hand to prevent cross threading. DO
NOT use a lubricant on threads or nuts.
4. Tighten lug nuts in an alternating pattern as
indicated in figure. Torque to 221 lb-ft (300 Nm).
5. Remove machine from supports.
5.6 STEERING ADJUSTMENT
5.6.1 Steering Angle Adjustment
Steering angle adjustment instructions can be found in
the appropriate Dana Repair Manual.
5.7 BRAKES
5.7.1 Brake Disk Inspection.
Check the brake disks for wear every 1,000 hours of
operation or yearly.
The service brakes can only be checked by performing a
teardown of the axle. Refer to the appropriate Dana
Repair Manual for complete teardown instructions.
The minimum tolerance for the brake disc gap is 0.016 in
(4,10 mm).
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Tread “arrows” must
point forward
Install tires onto
wheels to rotate in
proper direction
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