TM-9-2320-279-20-2
M977 SERIES, 8x8 HEAVY EXPANDED MOBILITY TACTICAL TRUCKS (HEMTT)
TECHNICAL MANUAL; MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS; ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE, VOLUME 2 OF 3
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Wheel Maintenance Instructions (Cont)
12-6.
WHEEL/TIRE ASSEMBLY REPAIR (CONT).
b.
Cleaning/Inspection.
(1)
Inspect tire tread for nails, glass and other foreign objects and for irregular wear, cuts and
blisters.
(2)
Inspect bead of tire for damaged rim seal ridges.
(3)
Inspect complete inside surface of inner tire liner for imperfections, discoloration or irregular
surface that may indicate excessive heat, breaks or other fabric damage.
(4)
Do not use a lockring or side ring if they are bent, distorted, cracked or heavily corroded.
Destroy all damaged parts.
(5)
Check rim for cracks, dents, dirt and rust, especially in the lockring groove. Clean rust and dirt
from rim using a wire brush, especially from the lockring groove to ensure proper seating.
(6)
Remove rust, gummy rubber deposits, nicks
and gouges in the rim bead seat surfaces.
(7)
Inspect inner tube and flap for cuts, pinch
marks, punctures or deterioration. Check
valve stem for damage.
(8)
Paint wheel assembly parts as needed to
protect against rust
c. Assembly.
NOTE
Always use a new tube and new flap when a new
tire is being installed.
(1)
Install rubber seal (13) and valve stem (3) on
inner tube (12).
(2)
Install valve core (4) in valve stem (3).
(3)
Install inner tube (12) in tire (5) with valve
stem (3) pointing downward.
(4)
Inflate inner tube (12) to just round out
against side of tire (5).
(5)
Lubricate flap (11) with tire lubricant and
position over valve stem (3) and between
bottom part of inner tube (12) and bottom
part of tire (5).
(6)
Install flap (11) between top of inner
tube (12) and top of tire (5).
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