TM-9-2320-280-20 HMMWV Technical Manual Unit Maintenance Volume 2 Download
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TM 9-2320-280-20-2 8-24.8 Change 3 8-5.1. RADIAL TIRE, WHEEL, AND RUBBER RUNFLAT MAINTENANCE (M1123 AND “A2” VEHICLES) (Cont’d) 4.1. Apply one 11-ounce tube of gel lubricant (5.1) around inside of tire (1) at crown area (5.2). 4.2. Evenly spread gel lubricant (5.1) 4-5 in. (10-13 cm) wide on tire crown (5.2). NOTE The radial tire is a bidirectional tire and the tread may be positioned in either direction. 5. Stand tire (1) up and lubricate tire bead (4) with tire soap. NOTE It may be necessary to remove the handle assembly on runflat compressor (P/N 528236) before inserting runflat into tire. 6. Insert runflat (3), compressor side first, as far as possible into tire (1). 7. Lay tire (1) flat on protruding runflat side. Loosen compressor (5). Runflat (3) should insert itself inside tire (1). If not, repeat steps 5 through 7 and/or use a tire spoon to assist in installation. NOTE If required, clean and lubricate bearing assembly on runflat compressor P/N 528236 after removal. 8. Loosen runflat compressor (5) and remove from tire (1). WARNING • Never install radial tire on eight bolt wheel. Damage to equipment may result causing injury to personnel. • Ensure that during assembly indexing hole on inner and outer rim halves is aligned. Failure to do so may cause damage to equipment or injury to personnel. NOTE Before installing tire on inner rim half, inspect tire sidewalls for a “paint dot”. Paint dots are often painted on tires to indicate the tire’s light spot, for balancing purposes. If paint dot is present, position tire on rim halves so that paint dot is aligned with insert hole on outer rim half. 9. Lubricate tire bead (4) and rim bead seat areas with tire soap. 10. Center runflat (3) in tire (1). Carefully lower tire (1) over inner rim half (9). 11. Ensure runflat (3) is not binding on flat portion of inner rim half (9). Runflat (3) should clear inner rim half (9). 4-5 in. (10-13 cm) 1 3 1 5.2 5.1 4 5