TB-9-2320-335-13&P HMMWV Operator and Field Maintenance, Parts, Tools M1151A1 M1152A1 M1165A1 Download
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8-4.1. RADIAL TIRE, WHEEL, AND RUBBER RUNFLAT MAINTENANCE (24-STUD) This task covers: a. Disassembly c. Repair b. Inspection and cleaning d. Assembly WARNING • Do not use tire machine. Injury to personnel or damage to equipment may result. • In all disassembly operations, ensure the tire is totally deflated before removing wheel locknuts. Failure to follow proper safety precautions could cause serious injury or death to personnel. 1. Remove valve core (7) from insert (8) and deflate tire (6). 2. Use a circular pattern and loosen twenty-four wheel locknuts (2) securing rim halves (1) and (5) together. If you hear escaping air, do not proceed. Wait until sound stops. When tire (6) is fully deflated, remove wheel locknuts (2). Discard locknuts (2). a. Disassembly TB 9-2320-335-13&P 8-2 INITIAL SETUP: Tools General mechanic’s tool kit: automotive (Appendix B, Item 1) Maintenance and repair shop equipment: automotive (Appendix B, Item 2) Special Tools Runflat compressor (Appendix B, Item 115) Torque adapter, 9/16-in. (Appendix B, Item 133) Socket adapter (Appendix B, Item 135) Materials/Parts Twenty-four locknuts (Appendix A, Item 84) O-ring seal (Appendix A, Item 280.3) Locknut (Appendix A, Item 86) O-ring (Appendix A, Item 232) Lubricant (Appendix A, Item 192) Detergent (Appendix C, Item 25) Sealing compound, if required (Appendix C, Item 61) Manual References TM 9-2320-387-10 TM 9-2320-387-24-1 TM 9-2610-200-14 TB 9-2320-335-13&P, Appendix E Equipment Condition Wheel removed (TM 9-2320-387-24-1). General Safety Instructions • Do not use tire machine. • Ensure tire is totally deflated before removing wheel locknuts. • Never use tubes in wheel assemblies. • Rim surfaces must be kept clean and free of rust and dirt. • Never use wheel assemblies with damaged studs. • Never inflate a wheel assembly with the wheel locknuts removed. • Never inflate a wheel assembly without first checking wheel locknut torques. • Do not exceed recommended tire inflation pressure. • Always use an OSHA approved tire inflation cage and a clip-on air chuck for tire inflation. • Ensure runflat compressor strap is centered around runflat. • Never install radial tire on eight-bolt wheel. Maintenance Level Unit