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b. Cleaning and Inspection.
assemblies in reverse sequence of removal.
(1) Clean the tires with water.
(2) Remove foreign material imbedded in the
tire. If nails or other penetrating objects are
a. Removal. Refer to Figure 4-3 and remove
imbedded in the tire, inspect the tube for punc-
the brake assembly in the same sequence of the
tures.
index numbers (11 through 24).
(3) Inspect the tires for cracks, deep cuts, or
WARNING
separated tread.
Dry cleaning solvent, Fed. Spec. P-D-680
c. Installation.
or P-S-661, used to clean parts is
(1) Pry one side of the tire onto the wheel
p o t e n t i a l l y dangerous to personnel and
assembly.
p r o p e r t y . Avoid repeated and prolonged
(2) Place the tube inside the tire, with the
skin contact. Do not use near open flame
tube valve stem inserted through the hole in the
or excessive heat. Flash point of solvent
wheel assembly.
is 100 F. (38C.) -- 138F. (59 C.).
(3) Pry the remaining side of the tire onto
b. Cleaning and Inspection.
the wheel.
(1) Clean the parts with dry cleaning
(4) Inflate the tube to 25 psi air pressure (40
solvent, Fed. Spec. P-D-680.
psi maximum).
(2) Inspect for bent or broken parts,
damaged threads, and worn pivot surfaces.
and tire assembly onto the axle in reverse
c. Repair. Replace any defective or damaged
sequence of removal.
part.
4-23. Wheel Assemblies Removal and In-
d. Installation.
stallation
assembly in reverse sequence of removal.
a. Removal.
(1) Raise the compressor assembly until the
(2) Adjust the brake rod (15) to ensure that
wheels are off the ground. Support the unit in the
the brake shoe (17) is in tight contact with the tire
raised position.
when the support stand is depressed, and the shoe
(2) Ensure that the support stand is in the
does not contact the tire when the support stand
raised position and the brakes are released.
is raised. Tighten the lock nuts (14).
4-25. Axle Assembly Removal and Installation
hub .
a. Removal.
(4) Remove cotter pin (4), nut (5) and wheel
(1) Raise the compressor assembly until the
assembly (8) from the axle.
wheels are off the ground. Support the unit in the
WARNING
raised position.
Dry cleaning solvent, Fed. Spec. P-D-680
(2) Remove the wheel assemblies.
or P-S-661, used to clean parts is
(3) Refer to Figure 4-3 and remove the axle
p o t e n t i a l l y dangerous to personnel and
assembly in the same sequence as the index
p r o p e r t y . Avoid repeated and prolonged
numbers (23 through 38).
skin contact. Do not use near open flame
WARNING
or excessive heat. Flash point of solvent
Dry cleaning solvent, Fed. Spec. P-D-680
is 100 F. (38C.) -- 138 F. (59 C.).
or P-S-661, used to clean parts is
b. Cleaning and Inspection.
p o t e n t i a l l y dangerous to personnel and
(1) Clean all parts with dry cleaning solvent,
p r o p e r t y . Avoid repeated and prolonged
Fed. Spec. P-D-680. Dry thoroughly.
skin contact. Do not use near open flame
or excessive heat. Flash point of solvent
bearings (7) and wheel hub for pitting, grooving,
is 100F. (38C.) -- 138 F. (59C.).
excessive wear, and axial play.
b. Cleaning and Inspection.
(3) Inspect the wheel for missing capscrews
(1) Clean the parts with dry cleaning
and washers, and for cracks.
solvent, Fed. Spec. P-D-680.
(4) Replace seal (10) and any defective part.
(2) Inspect for bent axle and damaged
c. Repair. Replace any defective or damaged
threads.
part.
c. Repair. Replace any defective or damaged
d. Installation.
part.
(1) Refer to the lubrication chart (fig. 3-1)
d. Installation.
and pack the wheel bearings with lubricant.
