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WHEEL END
HEEL-LESS CLAMP
Heel-less clamps do not
depend on a fulcrum at
the bottom of the clamp to
produce the force to wedge
the rims.
Heel of clamp does not
touch wheel here.
SPOKE WHEEL SERVICE INFORMATION
HEEL CLAMP
Gap permissible but not
required - if gap exceeds
1/4” or if clamp bottoms
out before reaching 80%
of recommended torque,
check to insure that proper
clamps and spacer are
being used.
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Position all Rim Clamps in place, then install the Rim Clamp Nuts finger tight. If Ball Faced Nuts are required by
clamp design, be sure they are placed with the ball side to the Clamp.
2. Lightly tighten Nuts in the sequence shown to 50 foot-pounds.
Tighten Nuts to Wheel manufacturer’s Specifications in the sequence shown. Tighten Nuts and a quarter turn at a time.
TORQUE CHART
NUT THREAD
TORQUE LEVEL
5/8” - 11
160 - 200 ft. lbs. (dry)
3/4” - 10
200 - 260 ft. lbs. (dry)
Information courtesy of TMC (The Maintenance Council of The American Trucking Association). For complete wheel
service guidelines see TMC RP-222, “User’s Guide to Wheels and Rims”.