MAINTENANCE
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STEP 4.
While the cage is
holding the tire on
the wheel rim, in-
stall the lock ring.
Use a tire tool to
make sure the lock
ring is in the cor-
rect position.
STEP 1.
Lubricate the
wheel rim and
the inner sur-
face of the tire
with tire lubri-
cant or soap.
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STEP 2.
Put the wheel
rim on the bed
of the press.
Put the tire
over the wheel
rim. Put the
cage in position
on the tire. Use
the press to in-
stall the tire on
the wheel rim.
CAUTION
Too much lubricant can
cause the tire to slide and
move around the wheel rim.
STEP 3.
Remove the cage
and put the wedge
band (if used),the
side ring and the lock
ring in position on the
wheel assembly. In-
stall the cage on the
tire. Use the press to
push the tire onto the
wheel rim so that the
wedge band and side
ring can be installed.
SEE WARNINGS
FIGURE 39. INSTALL THE TIRE ON THE WHEEL
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