TM-9-2320-361-10 Page 305

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) NOTE If inner wheel is to be removed, reverse wheel stud nut wrench, remote handle, and install near large end of wrench. Remove all inner wheel stud nuts, and remove inner wheel from studs. (2) Installation. CAUTION When installing stud nuts, make sure to put curved (ball seat) surface of nut toward wheel to seat properly. Failure to do this may result in damage to wheel. NOTE • Treads of rear dual tires should be matched as closely as possible. Valves on rear tires must be opposite each other (18° apart). Ventilation holes in outer wheel should be directly alined with ventilation holes in inner wheel. • 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. • Use jack handle as a prybar to raise wheel over wheel studs. (a) Remove spare wheel from spare wheel carrier and install unserviceable wheel in carrier. (b) Lift wheel (3) and position on wheel studs (2). On front wheel, make sure brake inspection plate (4) is visible through ventilation hole. NOTE If inner wheel was replaced, make sure inner stud nuts are properly seated when installed. (c) Install, and hand tighten, six stud nuts (1) on wheel studs (2). 3-24