Removing and Installing Wheels

CAUTION: Remove wheels safely.

• Use a safe lifting device and support machine securely on jack stands.
• Block front and rear of wheel not raised to prevent machine movement.
• Wheel can be heavy or difficult to handle when removing.

Front Wheel Removal

1. Loosen lug nuts slightly before raising front axle.

2. Raise front of machine and lower onto support stands so that machine is supported by front axle.

3. Remove four lug bolts and wheel.

   NOTE: If the front wheels are being removed to perform work on the front axles, lower machine onto suitable stands that will support the machine by the frame.

Front Wheel Installation

1. Install wheels onto axle, insert lug bolts and lightly tighten bolts.

2. Raise front of machine, remove support stands and lower machine to floor.

3. Tighten lug bolts to 180 N·m (133 lb-ft).

Rear Wheel Removal

1. Loosen lug bolts slightly before raising machine rear axle.

2. Raise rear of machine and lower onto support stands so that machine is supported by rear axle.

3. Remove five lug bolts and wheel.

Rear Wheel Installation:

1. Install wheels onto axle, insert lug bolts and lightly tighten bolts.

2. Raise rear of machine, remove support stands and lower machine to floor.

3. Tighten lug bolts to 115 N·m (85 lb-ft).