Challenger Terra Gator 3244 Chassis. Manual - part 12
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General
Tighten Wheel Bolts
FIG. 12: Wheel Bolt Tightening Sequence.
1. Check the axle flange and the rear mounting
surface of the wheel foreign material, burs or
grease.
2. Install the wheel on the axle. Make sure the wheel
holes are centered over the threaded holes on the
axle flange.
3. Put a small amount of multi-purpose grease on the
FIRST FOUR THREADS on the bolts. Install the
bolts and washers with your hand. Tighten the
bolts.
4. Torque the bolts in 3 steps:
1. Tighten up to 300 Nm (221lbf.-ft);
2. Tighten up to 550 Nm (405 lbf.-ft);
3. Torgue to 720 Nm (531 lbf.-ft), torque twice.
Use the sequence shown in the Wheel Bolt Tightening
Sequence illustration. A lug wrench kit is optional and
can be provided in the compartment on the left front of
the vehicle.
Retorque Axle Bolts
FIG. 13: Check the axle mounting bolts every 500
hours for the correct torque.
Loosen the bolts 1/4 turn, then thighten the bolts to a
torque of 515 Nm (380 lbf.-ft).
1. Axle mouting bolts.
Retorque Articulation Pin Bolts and
Steering Cylinder Bolts
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WARNING: Before performing
maintenance in the area of the
Articulation Joint the following
procedure MUST be followed (See Safety
Section)
1. Steer the vehicle into the straight
ahead position.
2. Move the Articulation Lock Turnbuckle
from the Storage Position to the
Transport / Maintenance Position.
FIG. 12
M00086
FIG. 13
M00088
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