TM 9-2320-280-10
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3-26. WHEEL ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
WARNING
• Always apply parking brake and block opposite wheel before
removing wheel assembly. Avoid removing wheel assembly when
vehicle is on sloping terrain. Injury to personnel, or damage to
equipment may result.
• Remove only the inner group of nuts when removing a wheel from
the vehicle. Removing the outer nuts which hold the rim together
while the wheel assembly is inflated could result in serious injury
or death.
• Ensure scissors jack is positioned directly under the lower control
arm, next to the wheel being replaced. Do not place at any other
location such as frame rails. Injury to personnel, or damage to
equipment may result.
• Radial and bias ply tires should not be mixed on the same vehicle.
Injury to personnel or damage to equipment may result.
• Do not use bias ply tires on the M1097, M1123, or any A1 and A2
models, under any condition. Due to tire load ratings and vehicle
load carrying capabilities, only the load range “D” radial tire can
be used on the M1097, M1123, and all A1 and A2 models.
NOTE
Check tire size designator on sidewall for tire construction
identification: 36 x 12.50-16.5LT-Bias ply, 37 x 12.50R16.5LT-
Radial.
a. Wheel Assembly Removal.
(1) Place jack (11) under lower control arm (12) next to wheel being
replaced. Center jack (11) squarely under point of contact.
(2) Loosen eight lug nuts (9), but do not remove.
(3) Raise vehicle high enough to allow removal of wheel assembly (8).
(4) Remove eight lug nuts (9) securing wheel assembly (8) to geared
hub (10) and remove wheel assembly (8).
