TM 9-2320-361-20 9-2. WHEEL, TIRE, AND TUBE MAINTENANCE (Contd) 1. Loosen six wheel stud nuts (1) on wheel (2) to be removed. 2. Raise vehicle with hydraulic jack (7) and place jack stand (8) under axle (6) of wheel (2) to be removed. 3. Remove six wheel stud nuts (1) from inner-rear wheel (4). Do not slide wheel on threaded studs. Sliding wheel may damage threads. NOTE Assistant will help with steps 4 and 5. 4. Remove outer-rear wheel (2) from hub (5). NOTE To remove inner wheel, reverse wheel stud nut wrench, remove handle, and install near large end of wrench. 5. Remove six wheel capnuts (3) and inner-rear wheel (4) from hub (5). Discard capnuts (3). b. Tire and Tube Removal 1. Unscrew valve cap (10) from valve stem (9) and use valve cap (10) to remove valve core (11) from valve stem (9) to release air from tire. WARNING Never remove tire lockring without first deflating tire. Lockring may explode off, causing injury or death to personnel. NOTE Put a soap and water solution on tire bead to help remove tire from rim. 9-2