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(4)
Remove eight nuts (2).
(5)
Remove wheel from wheel studs (4).
b.
Removal of Spare Tire
(1)
Remove wing nut (5) from spare tire carrier.
(2)
Remove wheel lock nut (7) from spare tire (6).
(3)
Lower spare tire to ground using winch (8).
(4)
When tire is on ground, pull holdown bracket (9) through center hole on wheel Pull tire out from under
trailer.
c.
Stowage of Damaged Tire
(1)
Position tire under trailer and slip holdown bracket (9) through center hole on wheel.
(2)
Lift tire up using winch (8) Stop lifting to adjust wheel to engage studs on carrier.
(3)
Continue to lift until tire is tight against underside of chassis.
(4)
Install wheel lock nut (7) and tighten.
(5)
Install wing nut (5) and tighten.
(6)
Back off on winch tension one full turn counter clockwise.
(7)
Notify unit maintenance and exchange tires, when you return to your unit area.
d.
Installation.
(1)
Position wheel (1) on wheel studs (2).
(2)
Install eight nuts (3) finger tight.
(3)
Lower swivel jack until wheel is on ground.
Figure 3-4. Wheel Installation
(4)
Tighten eight nuts (3) using tightening sequence shown Have unit maintenance tighten nuts to 55-60 foot
pounds, as soon as possible.
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