EVANSVILLE, Ind. (June 8, 2016) — Commercial vehicle components supplier Accuride Corp. has launched a series of how-to videos designed to help fleet maintenance technicians install and service its steel and aluminum wheels properly, along with its Gunite-brand brake drums and automatic slack adjusters (ASA).
The videos — which can be viewed on Accuride's website, mobile app and YouTube channel — feature animation, technical diagrams and step-by-step instructions in order to walk the viewer through correct procedures for installation and maintenance of these components.
The new service video series includes:
- Accuride Wheel Service Video, which covers single-piece rims and wheels and focuses on safe and effective steps for performing wheel removal by hand and machine; complete visual inspection; wheel end cleaning and preparation; tubeless tire installation; and proper mounting of the tire/wheel assembly, Accuride said.
- Gunite Brake Drum Service Video, which provides customers with proper installation, inspection and maintenance procedures for Gunite brake drums in order to maximize service life and ensure safe, reliable performance during use. According to Accuride, the video demonstrates how to establish a periodic brake drum maintenance program that will help users recognize common symptoms and make necessary corrections to restore balanced braking performance.
- Gunite ASA Service Video, which covers how to properly install, remove, inspect, adjust and maintain the Gunite ASAs on their vehicle.