TM-9-2320-361-10 Page 302

TM-9-2320-361-10 Operator's Manual for M44A2 Series Trucks

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TM 9-2320-361-10 3-14. WHEELS AND TIRES (Contd) (c) Turn shaft (5) right until wheel (4) is raised into place against bracket (2). Make sure studs are fully seated in slots before tightening nuts, or wheel may drop during operation of vehicle, resulting in injury or death to personnel. (d) Install nuts (3) and studs (8) through holes (6) in brackct (2), and turn wheel (4) counterclockwise. (e) Tighten two nuts (3). c. Spare Wheel Replacement (M342A2). (1) Removal. (a) (b) (c) WARNING All personnel must stand clear during removal and replacement of spare wheel. Failure to do this may result in injury or death to personnel. NOTE This procedure requires two personnel. Remove two tie rod nuts (10). Raise tie rods (11) and swing retaining bar (9) down. Raise and remove wheel (4) from spare wheel carrier (12). (2) Installation. (a) Lift wheel (4) into position in spare wheel carrier (12). (b) Swing retaining bar (9) up. (c) Position tie rods (11) in retaining bar slots and install two tie rod nuts (10). 3-21 WARNING