WARNING
O-ring sealing surfaces and pressure relief grooves must be kept clean
and free of rust and dirt. Failure to do so could cause the wheel
assembly to separate under pressure, causing serious injury or death.
6.
Using wire brush, clean studs (4). Clean all dirt and foreign material from rim halves (1) and (2)
with soap and water and allow to air dry. Ensure O-ring sealing surfaces (5) and pressure relief
grooves (3) on rim halves (1) and (2) are smooth and clean.
7.
Inspect rim halves (1) and (2) for cracks, bent sealing surfaces (5), or oversized mounting holes.
Replace rim halves (1) or (2) if cracked, bent, or if mounting holes are oversized.
WARNING
Never use wheel assemblies with studs which are damaged, loose, or
have damaged threads. Damaged studs can cause improper assembly,
which could cause individual fasteners to fail. Any of these situations
could cause serious injury or death.
8.
Inspect inner rim half (2) for cracked, broken, rusted, pitted, bent, or loose studs (4).
8.1.
Inspect studs (4) for damaged or deformed threads. Replace studs (4) if threads are damaged or if
studs (4) are damaged or loose (para. 8-8).
9.
Inspect valve core (6) for cracks or deterioration. Replace valve core (6) if cracked or deteriorated.
NOTE
Perform steps 10 and 11 only if valve bore and insert were removed.
10.
Inspect valve bore (7) for cracks or deterioration. Replace valve bore (7) if cracked or deteriorated.
11.
Inspect insert (8) for damage. Replace insert (8) if damaged.
Refer to TM 9-2610-200-14 for maintenance and repair of tires.
c. Repair
TM 9-2320-280-20-2
8-24.6
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8-5.1. RADIAL TIRE, WHEEL, AND RUBBER RUNFLAT MAINTENANCE (M1123 AND
“A2” VEHICLES) (Cont’d)
