TM-9-2320-209-20-3-2

2½-TON, 6X6, M44A1 AND M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; TROUBLESHOOTING; ORGANIZATIONAL LEVEL; VOLUME 3 OF 3; PART 2 OF 4

MAY 1981

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TM 9-2320-209-20-3- 2

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Put end (1) of retaining ring (2) into rim groove (3) of rim (4). Check tha t

the end is caught in the rim groove .

Using locking ring tire iron, put it in slot (5) in retaining ring (2). Pry iro n

toward outside of rim (4) forcing retaining ring into rim groove (3) .

Using foot, walk retaining ring (2) into rim groove (3) until it is seated full y

all the way around rim (4) .

Using mallet, hammer all the way around on retaining ring (2) to make sur e

that it i s fully caught in rim groove (3) .

WARNIN G

Be careful when inflating tire. Remounted tires shoul d

always be inflated in a safety cage. If a safety cage i s

not available, turn tire and rim over with outer hub sid e

down .

Put air in tire .

Refer to TM 9-2320-209-10 and TM 9-2610-200-20. Screw o n

valve cap (6) after inflating tire .

NOT E

Follow-on Maintenance Action Required :

Replace wheel on truck .

Refer to TM 9-2320-209-10 .

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