Alcoa service manual keeps users up-to-date

Aug. 1, 2002
The Service Manual for Alcoa Truck, Trailer, and Bus Wheels offers the most current wheel specifications and service instructions from Alcoa Wheel Products.

The Service Manual for Alcoa Truck, Trailer, and Bus Wheels offers the most current wheel specifications and service instructions from Alcoa Wheel Products. This updated manual includes a new torque chart for hub- and stud-piloted cap nuts. In a quick-reference format, the chart shows proper torque levels for dry and lubricated cap nuts.

Listed on the manual specification chart are three new wheels: 22.5" × 14" hub-piloted wheels (part #841600) and Severe Service 22.5" × 8.25" (part #885600) and 24.5" × 8.25" (part #985600) hub-piloted wheels.

The manual organizes information into sections with numbered topics for cross-referencing. Sections include wheel inspection, installation, care and maintenance, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations. Contact Alcoa, 1600 Harvard Ave, Cleveland OH 44105; phone 800-242-9898; or visit www.alcoawheels.com for more information.