TM 9-2320-387-24-l
8-4. RADIAL TIRE, WHEEL, AND RUBBER RUNFLAT MAINTENANCE
This task covers:
a. Disassembly
b. Inspection and Cleaning
c. Repair
d. Assembly
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
General mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Maintenance and repair shop equipment:
automotive (Appendix B, It&n‘2) -
Equipment Condition
Wheel removed (par-a. 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.
Special Tools
Runflat compressor (Appendix B, Item 115)
Torque adapter, 9/16-in. (Appendix B, Item 133)
Socket adapter (Appendix B, Item 135)
Materials/Parts
Twelve locknuts (Appendix G, Item 119)
O-ring seal (Appendix G, Item 2881
Locknut (Appendix G, Item 122)
Insert O-ring (Appendix G, Item 292)
Lubricant (Appendix G, Item 241)
Detergent (Appendix C, Item 25)
Sealing compound, if required
(Appendix C, Item 61)
Manual References
TM 9-2320-387-10
TM 9-2610-200- 14
TM 9-2320-387-24P
Maintenance Level
unit
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. Never install radial tire on eight-bolt wheel.
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WARNING
Do not use tire machine. Injury to personnel or damage to
equipment may result.
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.
1.
Remove valve core (7) from insert (8) and deflate tire (6).
2.
Use a circular pattern and loosen twelve wheel locknuts (2) securing rim halves (1) and (5) together. If
you hear escaping air, do not proceed. Wait until sound stops. When tire (6) is fully deflated, remove
wheel locknuts (2). Discard locknuts (2).
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