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CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE

Baiancing Wheels

Spare Tire (P155/80 Dl2)

•    This spare tire is designed for emergency use only. It is stored for use when there is a fiat tire.

•    Mounting and dismounting to and from the road wheel are carried out in the same manner as any ordinary tire.

•    As soon as the tread wear indicator becomes visible, replace the tire with a new one.

Checking Steering Gear and Linkage

•    Steering gear:

(1)    Check gear housing and boots for looseness, damage or grease leakage.

(2)    Check connection with steering column for looseness.

•    Steering linkage:

(1)    Check bali joint, dust cover and other compo-nent parts for looseness, wear, damage or grease leakage.

(2)    Check for missing parts (cotter pins, washer, etc.).

CAUTION:

• The wheel nuts for aiuminum road wheels must not be used on the spare road wheel. Otherwise, the wheel may come off the ax!e

and cause personal injury.

•    Periodically check tire⁰ inflation pressure. and always keep it at 35 psi (240 kPa).

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•    The spare tire is restricted to a driving speed of up to a maximum of 80 km/h (50 MPH) for short distances and emergency use oniy.

• Do not use tire chains on the spare tire.

• Do not use the spare tire on other vehicles.

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