TM 9-2330-267-14&P
S e c t i o n I X . W H E E L M A I N T E N A N C E
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Hub, Wheel Bearing, and Brakedrum Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-81
Tire and Tube Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-81
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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4-43. WHEEL REPLACEMENT.
This Task Covers:
a.
Removal
b.
Installation
Initial Setup:
Tools/Test Equipment:
l General Mechanic’ s Tool Kit
l Jack, 10,000 lb (4540 Kg) capacity
a.
REMOVAL]
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Apply handbrakes (para 2-12).
Using suitable lifting device, raise up trailer until
weight of trailer is on lifting device.
NOTE
Studs are marked R on right wheel and L on left
wheel. Nuts must be turned in opposite direc-
tion of normal forward rotation of wheel to be
loosened or removed.
Loosen, but do not remove, six nuts (1) on wheel
(2).
Raise up trailer until wheel (2) is completely off
ground. Remove six nuts (1).
Remove wheel (2) from studs (3).
b.
INSTALLATION
1.
Position wheel (2) on studs (3) and loosely install six nuts (1).
2.
Lower trailer until full weight is on wheels.
3.
Torque six nuts (1) evenly to 340-370 Ib.-ft. (461-502 N•m).
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