Removal
To wheel cap can be removed with the tommy bar or the screwdriver provided in the tool kit. 242 GT
has no wheel cap. Loosen the wheel nuts 1/2-1 turn with the box wrench provided in the tool kit. All of
the wheel nuts have right-hand threads which are loosened by turning them counterclockwise.
Note: To avoid excessive tire wear and rebalancing, mark and reinstall wheels in same location and
position as before removal.
pg. 71 Wheel changing
Insert the lifting arm of the jack attachment closest to the wheel to be changed.
Be sure the arm goes all the way into the attachment.
Raise up the side of the car enough to lift the wheel off the ground.
WARNING!
● Never crawl under a car supported by a jack.
● Use the jack intended for the car when replacing a wheel. For any other job use stands to support
the end of the car being worked on.
● Apply the parking brake, engage first or reverse gear (pos. P for cars equipped with automatic
transmission).
● Chock the wheels standing on the ground. Use rigid wooden blocks or large stones.
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