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)

e. Wheel Replacement.

WARNING

Completely deflate tires before removing from axles if there is

obvious damage to wheel components. Injury or death to

personnel may result from exploding wheel components.

NOTE

This procedure requires two personnel.

(1) Removal.

(a)

Park truck on level ground with engine off, parking brake applied, and

wheels chocked.

NOTE

Wheel stud nuts on left side have left-hand threads and must

be turned to the right to loosen. Wheel stud nuts on right side

have right-hand threads and must be turned to the left to

loosen. Studs and nuts are stamped (L) left and (R) right.

(b)

Loosen, but do not remove, six wheel stud nuts (8) with wheel stud nut

wrench (10).

(c)

Position hydraulic jack (6) and raise wheel assembly (1) off ground.

Refer to step d.

CAUTION

Do not slide wheel on threaded studs. Sliding wheel may

damage threads.

(d)

Remove six wheel stud nuts (8).

(e)

Grip wheel (1) through vent holes (11), lift wheel (1), pull toward you,

and remove from studs (9).

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