TM-9-2320-387-24 HMMWV Direct Support & General Support Maintenance Manual Volume 1 Download
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TM9-2320-387-24-l I 8-4. RADIAL TIRE, WHEEL, AND RUBBER RUNFLAT MAINTENANCE (Co&d) I NOTE The radial tire is a bidirectional tire and the tread may be positioned in either direction. 5. Apply even coat of lubricant on inside of tire (1). WARNING Runflat compressor belt and handle may be greasy, which could slip and cause damage to equipment or injury to personnel. NOTE It may be necessary to remove handle assembly on runflat compressor P/N 528236 before inserting runflat into tire. 6. Insert runflat (21, compressor side first, as far as possible into tire (1). 7. Lay tire (1) flat on protruding runflat side. Loosen compressor (4). Runflat (2) 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 (4) and remove from tire (1). 9. Lubricate tire bead (3) and rim bead seat areas with tire soap. WARNING Never install radial tire on eight-bolt wheel. Damage to equipment may result, causing injury to personnel. 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. 10. Center runflat (2) in tire (1). Carefully lower tire (1) over inner rim half (8). 11 1of inner rim half (8). Runflat (2) should clear inner 8-14