TM-9-2320-387-24 HMMWV Direct Support & General Support Maintenance Manual Volume 1 Download
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TM 9-2320-387-24-l 1 8-3. WHEEL REPLACEMENT This task covers: a. Removal b. Installation INITIAL SETUP: Tools General mechanic’s tool kit: automotive (Appendix B, Item 1) Maintenance and repair shop equipment: (automotive (Appendix B, Item 2) Manual References TM 9-2320-387-24P General Safety Instructions l Always apply parking brake and chock opposite wheel before removing wheel. l Remove only inner group of nuts when removing a wheel from vehicle. Maintenance Level Unit . . WARNING Always apply parking brake and chock opposite wheel before removing wheel. Avoid removing wheel when vehicle is on sloping terrain. Injury to personnel or damage to equipment may result. Remove only inner group of nuts when removing a wheel from vehicle. Removing outer nuts which hold the rim together while the assembly is inflated could result in serious injury or death. 1 a. Removal 1 1. Loosen eight lug nuts (21, but do not remove. 2. Raise and support comer of vehicle (para. 8-2). 3. Remove eight lug nuts (2) and wheel (1) from geared hub (3). b. Installation NOTE Install lug nuts with fingers to full engagement. If nuts resist finger-tightening, discard nuts. Examine studs for damage and replace if damaged (para. 6-13). The radial tire is nondirectional and can be used in either position. 1. Install wheel (1) on geared hub (3) with eight lug nuts (2). 2. Remove support and lower comer of vehicle (para. 8-2). 3. Tighten eight lug nuts (2) to 90-110 lb-f?. (122-149 Nom) in tightening sequence shown. 8-6