TM-9-2320-273-20

TRUCK TRACTOR, LINE HAUL; LIGHT EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER; TRUCK CHASSIS; MEDIUM EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER

TECHNICAL MANUAL; ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE

NOVEMBER 1980

TM-9-2320-273-20 - Page 1164 of 1500

TM 9-2320-273-20

WHEELS AND TIRES.

D-12. TIRE AND TUBE MAINTENANCE (M916 THRU M920) (Continued).

LOCATION/lTEM

ACTION

REMARKS

C. INSTALLATION (Continued).

Heavy hammer blows will damage rim. Tap

bead into rim gently.

10. Lockring (4).

11. Tire and wheel

assembly.

a.

b.

c.

d.

e.

Insert one end into rim (2).

Walk along ring to push it

into place.

Tap final few inches into

gutter with hammer.

Check to be sure that ring

is securely seated all the

way around.

Install side ring (3).

When inflating tires (wheel removed from

vehicle) always use a safety cage to prevent

injury if ring should fly off.

a. Place in safety cage and

inflate.

b. Install valve cap.

c. Mount on truck (see

TM 9-2320-273-10).

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