TM-9-2320-361-20

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

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE

OCTOBER 1991

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TM 9-2320-361-20

9-2. WHEEL, TIRE, AND TUBE MAINTENANCE (Contd)

1. Loosen six wheel stud nuts (1) on wheel (2) to be removed.

2. Raise vehicle with hydraulic jack (7) and place jack stand (8) under axle (6) of wheel (2) to be

removed.

3. Remove six wheel stud nuts (1) from inner-rear wheel (4).

Do not slide wheel on threaded studs. Sliding wheel may damage

threads.

NOTE

Assistant will help with steps 4 and 5.

4. Remove outer-rear wheel (2) from hub (5).

NOTE

To remove inner wheel, reverse wheel stud nut wrench, remove

handle, and install near large end of wrench.

5. Remove six wheel capnuts (3) and inner-rear wheel (4) from hub (5). Discard capnuts (3).

b. Tire and Tube Removal

1. Unscrew valve cap (10) from valve stem (9) and use valve cap (10) to remove valve core (11) from

valve stem (9) to release air from tire.

WARNING

Never remove tire lockring without first deflating tire. Lockring

may explode off, causing injury or death to personnel.

NOTE

Put a soap and water solution on tire bead to help remove tire

from rim.

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