TM-9-2320-209-10-4 Page 37

TM-9-2320-209-10-4 Maintenance for M44A1 and M44A2 Series Trucks

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TM 9-232O-2O9-1O-4 c. Replacement. FRAME 1 1. 2. CAUTION Do not slide wheel assembly on threaded studs. Sliding wheel assembly may damage threads. Lift wheel assembly (1) up and onto wheel studs (2). On front wheel, make sure that one of the ventilating holes lines up with brake inspection plate (3). NOTE Threads of rear dual tires should be matched as closely as possible. Valves on rear tires must be opposite each other (180° apart). Ventilation holes in outer wheel should be directly alined with ventilation holes in inner wheel. CAUTION When puting on wheel nuts be sure to put the curved (ball seat ) surface of the nuts toward wheel. NOTE Nuts have left-hand threads on left wheel assembly and right-hand threads on right wheel assembly. Studs and nuts are stamped (L) left and (R) right. Screw on and hand tighten six nuts (4) on wheel studs (2). GO TO FRAME 2 2-25