TM-9-2320-387-10 HMMWV Operator Manual Download
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TM 9-2320-387-10 3-28 3-25. WHEEL ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT a. Wheel Assembly Removal. WARNING • Always apply parking brake and block opposite wheel before removing wheel assembly. Avoid removing wheel assembly when vehicle is on sloping terrain. Injury to personnel or damage to equipment may result. • Remove only the inner group of nuts when removing a wheel from the vehicle. Removing the outer nuts which hold the rim together while the wheel assembly is inflated could result in serious injury or death. • Ensure scissors jack is positioned directly under lower control arm next to wheel being replaced. Do not place at any other location such as frame rails. Injury to personnel or damage to equipment may result. (1) Place jack (4) under lower control arm (5) next to wheel being replaced. Center jack (4) squarely under point of contact. (2) Loosen eight lug nuts (2), but do not remove. (3) Raise vehicle high enough to allow removal of wheel assembly (1). (4) Remove eight lug nuts (2) and wheel assembly (1) from geared hub (3). b. Wheel Assembly Installation. (1) Install wheel assembly (1) on geared hub (3) and secure with eight lug nuts (2). Tighten lug nuts (2) to full engagement of wheel assembly (1) to geared hub (3). (2) Slowly lower vehicle and remove jack (4). (3) Tighten eight lug nuts (2) in sequence indicated. (4) Notify unit maintenance to tighten lug nuts (2) to proper torque.