TB-9-2320-335-13-P
TRUCK, UTILITY: EXPANDED CAPACITY, IAP/ARMOR READY
TECHNICAL BULLETIN; OPERATOR AND FIELD MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST (RPSTL) INSTRUCTIONS
MAY 2008
TB-9-2320-335-13-P - Page 222 of 680
8-4.1. RADIAL TIRE, WHEEL, AND RUBBER RUNFLAT MAINTENANCE (24-STUD)
This task covers:
a. Disassembly
c.
Repair
b. Inspection and cleaning
d.
Assembly
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 to personnel.
1.
Remove valve core (7) from insert (8) and deflate tire (6).
2.
Use a circular pattern and loosen twenty-four 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).
a. Disassembly
TB 9-2320-335-13&P
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INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
General mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Maintenance and repair shop equipment:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 2)
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
Twenty-four locknuts (Appendix A, Item 84)
O-ring seal (Appendix A, Item 280.3)
Locknut (Appendix A, Item 86)
O-ring (Appendix A, Item 232)
Lubricant (Appendix A, Item 192)
Detergent (Appendix C, Item 25)
Sealing compound, if required
(Appendix C, Item 61)
Manual References
TM 9-2320-387-10
TM 9-2320-387-24-1
TM 9-2610-200-14
TB 9-2320-335-13&P, Appendix E
Equipment Condition
Wheel removed (TM 9-2320-387-24-1).
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 an OSHA approved tire
inflation cage and a clip-on air chuck for
tire inflation.
• Ensure runflat compressor strap is centered
around runflat.
• Never install radial tire on eight-bolt wheel.
Maintenance Level
Unit
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