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TM 5-4210-220-12
4-29. WHEELS AND TIRES
4-29.1 Wheels
This task covers
a. Replacement
b. Installation
TOOLS
Shop Equipment, Automotive
Maintenance and Repair,
NSN 4910-00-754-0705
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
Main Engine Shutdown (see para. 2-10)
APU Shutdown (see para. 2-12)
Batteries Disconnected (see para. 4-24.12)
PERSONNEL REQUIRED - 2
WARNING
Wheel and tire are heavy 300 lb (140 kg). To avoid personal injury, use care when removing.
NOTE
Left-hand wheels have left-hand nuts, right-hand wheels have right-hand nuts. Do not
intermix nuts when removing wheels.
REMOVAL
(1)
Locate 10 ton hydraulic jack beneath axle
just inboard of that wheel that is to be
removed.
(2)
Apply truck parking brake and chock both
wheels of other axle.
(3)
Raise jack until tire clears the ground.
(4)
Put maintenance trestle beneath axle and
lower jack until trestle takes the weight of the
truck. Ensure tire is clear of the ground. (If
not repeat 3 and 4 raising trestle by one
notch).
(5)
Locate wheel lift truck beneath wheel and
attach safety chain.
(6)
Using wheel brace or air operated wrench,
remove wheel nuts completely and pull
wheel of axle studs. Take care not to
damage stud threads.
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