TM-9-2320-280-20-2

TRUCK, UTILITY: M998 SERIES

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE; VOLUME 2 OF 3

JANUARY 1996

TM-9-2320-280-20-2 - Page 797 of 951

8-4.1. BIAS TIRE, WHEEL, AND RUBBER RUNFLAT MAINTENANCE (Cont'd)

TM 9-2320-280-20-2

Change 3

8-14.3

WARNING

In all disassembly operations, ensure the tire is totally deflated before

removing wheel locknuts. Failure to follow proper safety precautions

could cause serious injury or death.

2.

Remove valve core (8) from valve bore (9) and deflate tire (6). Run a piece of wire through valve

bore (9) to make sure it is not plugged.

3.

When tire (6) is fully deflated, use a circular pattern and loosen twelve wheel locknuts (2) securing

rim halves (1) and (4) together. If you hear escaping air, do not proceed. Wait until the sound stops

and recheck valve bore (9). When you are certain the tire (6) is fully deflated, proceed to remove

wheel locknuts (2). Discard locknuts (2).

4.

Remove outer rim half (1) from tire (6).

NOTE

Perform steps 5 and 6 only if damage to valve bore, insert, or

O-ring is evident.

5.

Remove valve bore (9) from insert (10). Remove insert (10) and locknut (12) from outer rim (1).

Discard locknut (12).

6.

Remove O-ring (11) from insert (10). Discard O-ring (11).

7.

Remove O-ring (5) from inner rim half (4). Cut O-ring (5) in two, to make sure it cannot be reused.

Discard O-ring (5).

8.

Remove tire (6) from inner rim half (4).

9.

Remove balance weights (3) from rim halves (1) and (4), if present. Discard balance weights (3).

10.

Remove runflat spacer (7) from tire (6).

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