TM-9-2320-209-20-3-2 Page 384

TM-9-2320-209-20-3-2 Maintenance Part 2 for M44A1 and M44A2 Series Trucks

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TM 9-2320-209-20-3-2 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Put end (1) of retaining ring (2) into rim groove (3) of rim (4). Check that the end is caught in the rim groove. Using locking ring tire iron, put it in slot (5) in retaining ring (2). Pry iron toward outside of rim (4) forcing retaining ring into rim groove (3). Using foot, walk retaining ring (2) into rim groove (3) until it is seated fully all the way around rim (4). Using mallet, hammer all the way around on retaining ring (2) to make sure that it is fully caught in rim groove (3). WARNING Be careful when inflating tire. Remounted tires should always be inflated in a safety cage. If a safety cage is not available, turn tire and rim over with outer hub side down. Put air in tire. Refer to TM 9-2320-209-10 and TM 9-2610-200-20. Screw on valve cap (6) after inflating tire. NOTE Follow-on Maintenance Action Required: Replace wheel on truck. Refer to TM 9-2320-209-10. END OF TASK 14-85/(14-86 blank)