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)

NOTE

If inner wheel is to be removed, reverse wheel stud nut

wrench, remote handle, and install near large end of wrench.

Remove all inner wheel stud nuts, and remove inner wheel

from studs.

(2) Installation.

CAUTION

When installing stud nuts, make sure to put curved (ball seat)

surface of nut toward wheel to seat properly. Failure to do

this may result in damage to wheel.

NOTE

• Treads of rear dual tires should be matched as closely as

possible. Valves on rear tires must be opposite each other

(18° apart). Ventilation holes in outer wheel should be

directly alined with ventilation holes in inner wheel.

• Nuts have left-hand threads on left wheel assembly and

right -hand threads on right wheel assembly. Studs and

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

• Use jack handle as a prybar to raise wheel over wheel

studs.

(a)

Remove spare wheel from spare wheel carrier and install unserviceable

wheel in carrier.

(b)

Lift wheel (3) and position on wheel studs (2). On front wheel, make

sure brake inspection plate (4) is visible through ventilation hole.

NOTE

If inner wheel was replaced, make sure inner stud nuts are

properly seated when installed.

(c)

Install, and hand tighten, six stud nuts (1) on wheel studs (2).

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