TM 9-2320-361-20 10-7. SPARE TIRE CARRIER MAINTENANCE This task covers: a. Removal d. Assembly b. Disassembly e. Installation c. Inspection INITIAL SETUP: APPLICABLE MODELS EQUIPMENT CONDITION All (except M342A2) Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-361-10). MATERIALS/PARTS Spare tire removed (TM 9-2320-361-10). Four locknuts GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Four lockwashers Wear leather gloves when handling cable. Cotter pin REFERENCES (TM) TM 9-2320-361-10 TM -2320-361-20P a. Removal Remove four locknuts (3), screws (1), and spare tire carrier (2) from frame (4). Discard locknuts (3). b. Disassembly 1. Remove four nuts (10), lockwashers (11), two U-bolts (13), and ends of cable (7) from pickup member (14). Discard lockwashers (11). WARNING Wear leather gloves when handling cable. Do not let cable run through hands. Broken or rusty wires can cause injury to personnel. 2. Remove cable (7) from shaft (8). 3. Remove cotter pin (5) from shaft (8) and remove shaft (8) from housing (6). Discard cotter pin (5). I c. Inspection 1. Inspect housing (6) for cracks, breaks, and broken welds. Replace housing (6) if cracked, bent, or welds are broken. 2. Inspect pickup member (14) for cracks, breaks, and loose studs (12). Replace pickup member (14) if cracked, broken, or studs (12) are loose. 3. Inspect shaft (8) and ratchet (9) for cracks, breaks, bends, and broken teeth on ratchet (9). Replace shaft (8) or ratchet (9) if cracked, broken, bent, or teeth are broken on ratchet (9). 4. Inspect cable (7) for breaks and frays. Replace cable (7) if broken or frayed. 10-8