TM943 10-396-13
MAINTENANCE OF PNEUMATIC TIRE WHEEL AND PNEUMATIC TIRES
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REPLACE PNEUMATIC TIRE WHEEL AND PNEUMATIC TIRES.
This task covers:
a.
Removal
c.
Installation
b.
Repair
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
Equipment Conditions:
General Mechanics Tool Kit
Parking brake assembly engaged
Materials/Parts
None
a.
Removal.
WARNING
Trailer must be supported so that pneumatic tire is off the ground. Use a jack of appropriate
size (1,600 pounds) and capacity. Failure to observe this warning may may result in severe
personal injury or death.
(1) Raise trailer base until pneumatic tire (2, Figure 4-27) is clear of ground surface and use support
equipment.
(2)
Remove plain hexagon nuts (1).
(3)
Remove pneumatic tire (2) and pneumatic tire wheel (3) from vehicular wheel hub.
b.
Repair. To repair damaged pneumatic tire or wheel, refer to TM9-2610-200-14.
c.
Installation .
(1)
Install pneumatic tire (2) and pneumatic tire wheel (3).
(2)
Install plain hexagon nuts (1) and tighten.
(3)
Remove support equipment from trailer base.
(4)
Lower trailer base until pneumatic tire (2) is on ground surface.
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