TM-9-2320-361-10

2-1/2-TON, 6x6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

DECEMBER 1988

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TM 9-2320-361-10

3-14. WHEELS AND TIRES (Contd)

(c)

Turn shaft (5) right until wheel (4) is raised into place against

bracket (2).

Make sure studs are fully seated in slots before tightening

nuts, or wheel may drop during operation of vehicle, resulting

in injury or death to personnel.

(d)

Install nuts (3) and studs (8) through holes (6) in brackct (2), and turn

wheel (4) counterclockwise.

(e)

Tighten two nuts (3).

c. Spare Wheel Replacement

(M342A2).

(1) Removal.

(a)

(b)

(c)

WARNIN G

All personnel

must stand clear during removal and

replacement of spare wheel. Failure to do this may result in

injury or death to personnel.

NOTE

This procedure requires two personnel.

Remove two tie rod nuts (10).

Raise tie rods (11) and swing retaining bar (9) down.

Raise and remove wheel (4) from spare wheel carrier (12).

(2) Installation.

(a)

Lift wheel (4) into position in spare wheel carrier (12).

(b)

Swing retaining bar (9) up.

(c)

Position tie rods (11) in retaining bar slots and install two tie rod

nuts (10).

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WARNIN G