Questions and Answers
Which of the following wheel types use tires mounted to rims that mount to the wheel using lugs?
If a set of dual tires were properly matched, which following would be true?
Which of the following methods should be used to completely deflate a truck tire?
Which type of tire tread is recommended for use on steering axles for on-highway trucks?
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What should be done to match multi-piece rim components properly?
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Tech A says that he seats radial tire beads by using a Cheetah rapid discharge air tank. Tech B says that he seats radial tire beads using a metal ring inflation aid. Who is correct?
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What is the maximum allowable wheel runout permitted on cast spoke wheels?
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Where is the brake drum mounted on a cast spoke wheel assembly?
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Which type of wheel assembly presents the least maintenance and alignment problems?
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Which type of hub requires heating in an oven to remove the bearing cups?
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Oil-lubricated drive axle wheel bearings receive oil from?
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Which type of wheel seal fits tightly to both the hub and axle spindle and moves within itself?
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Which of the following methods is used to lock the bearing setting on an axle or spindle?
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Which of the following is the preferred method of repairing a wheel seal leak that has glazed the brake shape linings?
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Tech A says that an advantage of disc wheels over cast spoke is that they produce fewer wheel alignment problems. Tech B says that in stud-piloted disc wheel systems, a loose inner nut can easily go undetected, eventually pounding out the ball seat. Who is correct?
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Which of the following is said to be an advantage of low-profile radial tires?
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Tech A states that any tire that tests 50 percent or less of its specified pressure should be removed from the truck and checked out in a safety cage. Tech B uses a slip-on air chuck with a remote in-line valve and gauge to inflate tires to 80 percent of specified pressure on a TPIS equipped vehicle. Who is correct?
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Tech A says wheel axial runout on a cast spoke wheel can be eliminated only by removing the wheel rims and breaking down the tires. Tech B adjusts cast spoke wheel radial runout by chalk-marking high points, then loosening the lug nuts on the chalk-marked side and tightening those 180 degrees opposite. Who is correct?
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What's must be done to install a Conmet PreSet hub to an axle?
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When using the TMC method of adjusting wheel bearings, end play must be within what range?
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Tech A always inflates severely under-inflated tires in a safety cage. Tech B uses a clip-on air chuck with a remote in-line valve and gauge. Who is correct?
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Study Notes
Wheel Types and Components
- Cast spoke wheels utilize tires mounted to rims that connect to the wheel via lugs.
- Dual tires should match in nominal size, tread size, and wear for optimal performance.
- Complete deflation of a truck tire is achieved by removing the Schrader valve core.
- Rib tread patterns are recommended for steering axles in on-highway trucks.
Rim and Tire Maintenance
- To properly match multi-piece rim components, measure sizes, cross-check part numbers, and use components from the same OEM.
- Both Tech A (using a Cheetah rapid discharge air tank) and Tech B (using a metal ring inflation aid) are correct regarding radial tire bead seating.
- Maximum allowable wheel runout for cast spoke wheels is 1/8 inch.
- The brake drum is mounted on the inboard side of the wheel hub in cast spoke wheel assemblies.
Wheel Assembly Types
- Hub-piloted wheels present the least maintenance and alignment issues compared to other wheel types.
- Aluminum hubs require heating in an oven to remove bearing cups.
- Oil-lubricated drive axle wheel bearings receive oil primarily from the banjo housing.
Seals and Fastening Methods
- Unitized seals fit tightly to both the hub and axle spindle, moving within themselves.
- Various methods lock steering settings on axles or spindles, including jam nuts and castellated nuts with cotter pins.
- Preferred repairs for a wheel seal leak that glazed brake linings involve replacing the seal and brake shoes on both sides of the axle.
Tire Performance and Safety
- Both Tech A (on rim alignment issues) and Tech B (stud-piloted disc systems vulnerability) are correct regarding advantages of wheel types.
- Low-profile radial tires enhance traction, tread life, and vehicle stability.
- Any tire testing 50% or less of its specified pressure should be removed for safety checks in a safety cage.
Wheel Bearing Adjustments
- To eliminate wheel axial runout on cast spoke wheels, it’s necessary to break down the tires and remove the wheel rims.
- Adjustments for radial runout involve adjusting lug nuts based on the chalk-marked high points.
- Installation of a Conmet PreSet hub requires proper torque specification.
- The TMC method for adjusting wheel bearings dictates that end play must be maintained within the range of 0.001-0.005 inch.
Inflation Safety
- Tech A and Tech B are both correct in using safety cages and remote air chuck systems for inflating under-inflated tires.
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