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 232 of 680
TB 9-2320-335-13&P
8-12
8-7.1. INNER RIM STUD MAINTENANCE (24-STUD)
This task covers:
a. Removal
c.
Installation
b. Cleaning and Inspection
WARNING
Always wear eye protection when replacing wheel studs. Severe
eye injury may result if metal chips contact eyes.
NOTE
Perform steps 1 through 4 for stud removal without disassembly
of wheel. Perform steps 5 and 6 for stud removal with
disassembled wheel.
1.
Place wheel assembly in OSHA approved tire inflation cage.
WARNING
In all assembly operations, ensure the tire is totally deflated
before removing wheel locknuts. Failure to follow proper safety
precautions may result in serious injury or death.
2.
Remove valve core (3) from valve bore (4) and deflate tire (1). Run a wire through valve bore (4) to
ensure it is not plugged.
3.
When tire (1) is fully deflated, loosen wheel locknut (2) from each side of the broken stud(s) (5). If
you hear escaping air, do not proceed. Wait until the sound stops and recheck valve bore (4). When
you are certain tire is fully deflated, proceed to remove wheel locknut (2). Discard locknut (2).
a. Removal
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
General mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Materials/Parts
Twenty-four locknuts (Appendix A, Item 84)
Manual References
TM 9-2320-387-10
TM 9-2320-387-24-1
TB 9-2320-335-13&P, Appendix E
Equipment Condition
Wheel removed (TM 9-2320-387-24-1).
General Safety Instructions
• Always wear eye protection when replacing
wheel studs.
• Ensure tire is totally deflated before
removing wheel locknuts.
• Never use wheel assemblies with damaged
studs.
• Never inflate a wheel assembly without
first checking wheel locknut torques.
• Always use an OSHA approved tire
inflation cage and a clip-on air chuck for
tire inflation.
Maintenance Level
Unit
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