8-4. RADIAL TIRE, WHEEL, AND RUBBER RUNFLAT MAINTENANCE (Cont'd)
NOTE
• Ensure longer lip of runflat seats against outer rim half.
• Align air notch in runflat with valve stem in the rim.
12.
Lubricate O-ring seal (7) with tire soap. Install O-ring seal (7), in groove (9) on top of inner rim
half (8), around studs (10). Ensure O-ring seal (7) is not twisted and that it is uniformly positioned
in groove (9). Do not overstretch O-ring seal (7).
13.
Install insert (12) and O-ring (13) on outer rim half (6) with locknut (14). Tighten locknut (14) to
40-60 lb-in. (5-7 N•m).
14.
Install valve core (11) in insert (12).
15.
Install outer rim half (6) on inner rim half (8).
CAUTION
Tighten locknuts gradually to avoid bent and broken studs or
damage to wheel components.
16.
Secure outer rim half (6) to inner rim half (8) with twelve locknuts (5). Do not tighten locknuts (5).
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