TM-9-2320-280-20 HMMWV Technical Manual Unit Maintenance Volume 2 Download

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8-4.1. BIAS TIRE, WHEEL, AND RUBBER RUNFLAT MAINTENANCE TM 9-2320-280-20-2 8-14.2 Change 3 Applicable Models All except M997A2, M1025A2, M1035A2, M1043A2, M1045A2, M1097A2, and M1123 Tools General mechanic’s tool kit: automotive (Appendix B, Item 1) General mechanic’s tool kit: automotive, common No. 2 (Appendix B, Item 4) Special Tools Runflat compressor (Appendix B, Item 131) Torque adapter, 9/16 in. (Appendix B, Item 144) Materials/Parts Twelve locknuts (Appendix G, Item 115) O-ring (Appendix G, Item 214) Detergent (Appendix C, Item 17) Lubricant (Appendix G, Item 196) Locknut (Appendix G, Item 82) O-ring (Appendix G, Item 219) Sealing compound, if required (Appendix C, Item 44) Personnel Required One mechanic Manual References TM 9-2320-280-10 TM 9-2320-280-24P TM 9-2610-200-14 Equipment Condition Wheel removed (para. 8-3). 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 a tire inflation cage and a clip- on air chuck for tire inflation. • Ensure runflat compressor strap is centered around runflat. • Never intermix bias and radial tires on the same vehicle. • Use only replacement parts specified in TM 9-2320-280-24P. • Do not use runflat compressor if compressor strap is frayed or damaged. This task covers: a. Disassembly c. Repair b. Inspection and cleaning d. Assembly INITIAL SETUP: .WARNING. Do not use tire machine. Injury to personnel or damage to equipment may result. NOTE The following maintenance procedure applies to vehicles using bias ply tires and one-piece rubber runflats. Refer to para. 8-4 for maintenance instructions on bias tires and magnesium runflats, and paras. 8-5 and 8-5.1 for maintenance instructions on radial tires and rubber runflats. 1. Place wheel assembly in a tire inflation cage. a. Disassembly