TM 9-2320-387-24-l
8-4. RADIAL TIRE, WHEEL, AND RUBBER RUNFLAT MAINTENANCE (Cont’d)
9.
Lay tire (1) flat.
WARNING
Do not use compressor strap if it is frayed or damaged. Ensure
runflat is free of grease and runflat compressor strap is centered
around runflat. Failure to do so may cause injury to personnel.
NOTE
Perform steps 11 and 12 when using runflat compressor P/N 539250.
Perform steps 13 and 14 when using runflat compressor P/N 528236.
10.
Position runflat compressor (3) on runflat (2) so that runflat compressor hex-drive (4) is facing up
and strap (5) is centered around runflat (2).
NOTE
Compress runflat by rotating hex-drive in either direction. Rotate
hex-drive the opposite direction to loosen.
11.
Using runflat compressor (3), compress runflat (2).
12.
Position runflat compressor (6) on an outer edge of runflat (2) with handle assembly (7) facing up
and strap (8) centered around runflat (2).
NOTE
Compress runflat by rotating handle assembly in a clockwise
direction. Rotate handle assembly counterclockwise to loosen.
13.
Using runflat compressor (61, compress runflat (2).
NOTE
l It may be necessary to use a tire spoon and tire soap to remove
runflat from tire.
l When using runflat compressor P/N 528236, handle may need
to be removed before removing runflat.
14.
Remove runflat (2) from tire (1) and remove runflat compressor (3) or (6) from runflat (2).
RUNFLAT COMPRESSOR (P/N 139250)
RUNFIAT COMPRESSO:: (P/N 528236)
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