TM-9-2320-361-20
2-1/2-TON, 6x6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)
TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE
OCTOBER 1991
TM-9-2320-361-20 - Page 665 of 1207
TM 9-2320-361-20
9-2. WHEEL, TIRE, AND TUBE MAINTENANCE (Contd)
d. Tire and Tube Installation
1. Use valve cap (8) to screw valve core (7) into valve stem (4), and place tube (3) in tire (2).
2. Inflate tube (3) enough to hold shape [do not exceed 3 psi (21 kPa)], and install tire liner (5) over
valve stem (4). Ensure tube (3) and tire liner (5) are straight and not pinched.
3. Install tire (2) and tube (3) on rim (1) and guide valve stem (4) through hole in rim (1), and seat
tire (2) firmly.
WARNING
Lockring must be properly seated around wheel when installed. If
lockring is not correctly installed, it may explode off when tire is
inflated, causing injury or death to personnel.
Never attempt to correct seating of lockring by hammering,
striking, or forcing while tire is inflated. Lockring may explode off,
causing injury or death to personnel.
4. Install lockring (6) into groove of rim (1).
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Never inflate a tire without a tire inflation cage. Injury or death
to personnel may result from exploding wheel components.
Always use tire inflation equipment specified in TM 9-2610-200-24.
Warn personnel to stand 10 ft (3. 1 m) clear of tire inflation cage
while inflating tire. Injury or death may result from exploding
wheel components.
Never rest or lean against tire inflation cage while tire is being
inflated or injury or death to personnel may result.
NOTE
Ensure tire inflation cage does not have cracked welds, cracked or
bent components, or pitting from corrosion. If any of these are
found, obtain new cage.
Inflate tire (2) (TM 9-2320-361-10) and install valve cap (8).
Inspect rim (1) and lockring (6) for proper seating while still in inflation cage. If further adjustment
is required, deflate tire (2) completely before adjusting lockring (6).
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