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 . 8-4. RADIAL TIRE, WHEEL, AND RUBBER RUNFIAT MAINTENANCE (Cont’d) WARNING O-ring sealing surfaces and pressure relief grooves must be kept clean and free of rust and dirt. Failure to do so may cause the yrhFAsembly to separate under pressure, causing serious injury . 6. Using wire brush, clean studs (4). Clean all dirt and foreign material from rim halves (1) and (2) with soap and water and allow to air-dry. Ensure O-ring sealing surfaces (5) and pressure relief grooves (3) on rim halves (1) and (2) are smooth and clean. ‘7. Inspect rim halves (1) and (2) for cracks, bent sealing surfaces (51, or oversized mounting holes. Replace rim halves (1) or (2) if cracked, bent, or if mounting holes are oversized. WARNING Never use wheel assemblies with studs which are damaged, loose, or have damaged threads. Damaged studs can cause improper assembly, which may cause individual fasteners to fail. Any of these situations may cause serious injury or death. 8. Inspect inner rim half (2) for cracked, broken, rusted, pitted, bent, or loose studs (4) and studs (4) with damaged, mutilated, or deformed threads. Replace studs (4) (pax-a.8-7) if damaged, loose, or threads are damaged. 9. Inspect insert (6) for damage. Replace insert (6) if damaged. IcRepair Refer to TM 9-2610-200-14 for maintenance and repair of ti,res. 8-12