8-4.1. BIAS TIRE, WHEEL, AND RUBBER RUNFLAT MAINTENANCE
TM 9-2320-280-20-2
8-14.2
Change 3
Applicable Models
All except M997A2, M1025A2, M1035A2,
M1043A2, M1045A2, M1097A2,
and M1123
Tools
General mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
General mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive, common No. 2
(Appendix
B, Item 4)
Special Tools
Runflat compressor (Appendix B, Item 131)
Torque adapter, 9/16 in.
(Appendix B, Item 144)
Materials/Parts
Twelve locknuts (Appendix G, Item 115)
O-ring (Appendix G, Item 214)
Detergent (Appendix C, Item 17)
Lubricant (Appendix G, Item 196)
Locknut (Appendix G, Item 82)
O-ring (Appendix G, Item 219)
Sealing compound, if required
(Appendix C, Item 44)
Personnel Required
One mechanic
Manual References
TM 9-2320-280-10
TM 9-2320-280-24P
TM 9-2610-200-14
Equipment Condition
Wheel removed (para. 8-3).
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 a tire inflation cage and a clip-
on air chuck for tire inflation.
• Ensure runflat compressor strap is centered
around runflat.
• Never intermix bias and radial tires on the
same vehicle.
• Use only replacement parts specified in
TM 9-2320-280-24P.
• Do not use runflat compressor if compressor
strap is frayed or damaged.
This task covers:
a. Disassembly
c. Repair
b. Inspection and cleaning
d. Assembly
INITIAL SETUP:
.
WARNING
.
Do not use tire machine. Injury to personnel or damage to equipment
may result.
NOTE
The following maintenance procedure applies to vehicles using bias ply
tires and one-piece rubber runflats. Refer to para. 8-4 for maintenance
instructions on bias tires and magnesium runflats, and paras. 8-5 and
8-5.1 for maintenance instructions on radial tires and rubber runflats.
1.
Place wheel assembly in a tire inflation cage.
a. Disassembly