8-5. RADIAL TIRE, WHEEL, AND RUBBER RUNFLAT MAINTENANCE (ALL EXCEPT M1123
AND “A2” VEHICLES)
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
General mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive, (Appendix B, Item 1)
General mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive, common No. 2
(Appendix B, Item 4)
Special Tools
Runflat compressor (Appendix B, Item 131)
Torque adapter, 9/16 in. (Appendix B, Item 144)
Socket adapter (Appendix B, Item 146)
Materials/Parts
Lubricant (Appendix G, Item 141.1)
Twelve locknuts (Appendix G, Item 68)
Locknut (Appendix G, Item 71)
O-ring seal (Appendix G, Item 163)
Insert O-ring (Appendix G, Item 165.1)
Detergent (Appendix C, Item 17)
Sealing compound, if required
(Appendix C, Item 44)
Lubricating oil (Appendix C, Item 33)
Manual References
TM 9-2320-280-10
TM 9-2320-280-24P
TM 9-2610-200-14
Equipment Condition
Wheel removed (para. 8-3).
General Safety Instructions
• Do not use tire machine.
• Ensure tire is totally deflated before removing
wheel locknuts.
• Never use tubes in wheel assemblies.
• Rim surfaces must be kept clean and free of rust
and dirt.
• Never use wheel assemblies with damaged
studs.
• Never inflate a wheel assembly with the wheel
locknuts removed.
• Never inflate a wheel assembly without first
checking wheel locknut torques.
• Do not exceed recommended tire inflation
pressure.
• Always use a tire inflation cage and a clip-on air
chuck for tire inflation.
• Ensure runflat compressor strap is centered
around runflat.
• Never install radial tire on eight bolt wheel.
• Do not mix radial and bias tires.
This task covers:
a. Disassembly
c. Repair
b. Inspection and Cleaning
d. Assembly
a. Disassembly
WARNING
Do not use tire machine. Injury to personnel or damage to equipment
may result.
NOTE
The following maintenance procedure applies to vehicles using load range
"D" tires and one-piece rubber runflats. Refer to paras. 8-4 and 8-4.1 for
maintenance instructions on bias tires and magnesium runflats.
1.
Place wheel assembly in a tire inflation cage.
WARNING
In all disassembly operations, ensure the tire is totally deflated before
removing wheel locknuts. Failure to follow proper safety precautions
could cause serious injury or death.
2.
Remove valve core (8) from valve bore (9) and deflate tire (6). Run a piece of wire through valve
bore (9) to make sure it is not plugged.
3.
When tire (6) is fully deflated, use a circular pattern and loosen twelve wheel locknuts (2) securing
rim halves (1) and (4) together. If you hear escaping air, do not proceed. Wait until the sound stops
and recheck valve bore (9). When you are certain the tire (6) is fully deflated, proceed to remove
wheel locknuts (2). Discard locknuts (2).
TM 9-2320-280-20-2
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