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Tire Ordering Information


You are to purchase radial tires, if required, from your local

Firestone or Michelin tire dealer. If any dual rear wheel truck is equipped with 7.50 - 16D highway and/or mud and snow tire option, replace all tires with the standard LT215/85R16D tire listed below. Removed tires must be traded-in.

FIRESTONE: LT 215/85R16D DOT Code** Manufacturer's Code

A/S DSW Steeltex Radial FSR 1W1 5C45DBK6KQ
HWY BSW Steeltex Radial RTH 1WC 5C22DBK6KQ
*A/T BSW Steeltex Radial ASR 1VK 5C22EBK6KA

MICHELIN: LT 215/85RL16D DOT Code

A/S BSW Michelin "X" XCH4 412
HWY BSW Michelin "X" XCA 714

* Use LT215/85R16D A/T tires ONLY, when replacing 7.50-16D M&S tires ** 5th, 6th and 7th digits In DOT number (located on sidewall)

NOTE: 1) Service parts for trucks on delivery hold will be available after March 15, 1988. You will be advised of the required parts and service instructions at a later date.

2) Service parts for trucks without severe shimmy will be available April 15, 1988. You will be advised of the required parts and service instruction at a later date.

LABOR ALLOWANCES INSERT LABOR TIME IN BOX "B" ON FORM 1864
Remove and Install two radius arms, remove frame rivet, inspect frame, install nut/bolt/washer, replace sector shaft, seal kit, set toe (includes camber change) . . . . . . . 6.0 HRS. (Gas Engine), 6.4 HRS. (Diesel Engine)

Balance two tires only . . . . . . . . 0.8 HRS.

Replace aud balance tires, attach modification decal
Two front tires . . . . . . . . . . 0.7 HRS.
Six tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.0 HRS.
Seven tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.4 HRS.

The 0.1 hour Administration Allowance must be added to the repair time before putting the total in the correct box.

TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS Technical instructions are contained on the following pages.