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 798 of 951
8-4.1. BIAS TIRE, WHEEL, AND RUBBER RUNFLAT MAINTENANCE (Cont'd)
TM 9-2320-280-20-2
8-14.4
Change 3
11.
Lay tire (1) flat.
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WARNING
.
Do not use runflat compressor if compressor strap is frayed or
damaged. Inspect the tool’s pivot points and bearings and ensure
runflat is free of grease and runflat compressor strap is centered
around runflat. Failure to do so could cause injury to personnel.
NOTE
• Perform steps 10 and 11 when using runflat compressor
P/N J39250.
• Perform steps 12 and 13 when using runflat compressor
P/N 528236.
12.
Position runflat compressor (3) on runflat (2) so that runflat compressor hex drive (4) is facing up
and strap (5) is centered around runflat (2).
NOTE
Compress runflat by rotating hex drive in either direction. Rotate
hex drive opposite to loosen.
13.
Using runflat compressor (3), compress runflat (2).
14.
Position runflat compressor (6) on an outer edge of runflat (2) with handle assembly (7) facing up
and strap (8) centered around runflat (2).
NOTE
Compress runflat by rotating the handle assembly in a clockwise
direction. Rotate handle assembly counterclockwise to loosen.
15.
Using runflat compressor (6), compress runflat (2).
NOTE
• It may be necessary to use a tire spoon and tire soap to remove
runflat from tire.
• When using runflat compressor P/N 528236, handle may need
to be removed before removing runflat.
16.
Remove runflat (2) from tire (1) and remove runflat compressor (3) or (6) from runflat (2).
17.
Remove two lubricant packets (9) and adhesive tape (10) from runflat (2) if installed. Discard
lubricant packets (9) and adhesive tape (10).
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