TM-9-2320-386-24-1-1

2-1/2-TON, 6X6, M44A3 SERIES TRUCKS (DIESEL)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; EXTENDED SERVICE PROGRAM (ESP); UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT; MAINTENANCE MANUAL; VOLUME 1 OF 2

MAY 2001

TM-9-2320-386-24-1-1 - Page 659 of 1078

TM 9-2320-386-24-1-1

0174 00

TIRE AND WHEEL REPLACEMENT (Contd)

0174 00-2

REMOVAL

WARNING

Air system components are subject to high pressure. Always

relieve pressure before loosening or removing air system

components.

Eyeshields must be worn when releasing compressed air. Failure

to do so may result in injury to personnel.

CAUTION

When disconnecting air lines and hoses, plug all openings to prevent

dirt from entering and causing damage to internal parts. Remove all

plugs prior to installation.

NOTE

Front and rear wheels are replaced the same. This procedure is for

the front wheel.

1.

Remove two screws (1) and lockwashers (13) from stone shield (3) and flange (5). Discard lockwashers (13).

2.

Remove two nuts (2) and stone shield (3) from studs (4).

3.

Remove air tube (12) from adapter (11).

4.

Remove adapter (11) from elbow (10).

NOTE

Mark hollow stud-to-wheel position for installation.

5.

Remove elbow (10) from hollow stud (7).

6.

Loosen six nuts (9).

7.

Raise vehicle (TM 9-2320-386-10).

8.

Place jack stand under axle of vehicle and lower vehicle onto jack stand.

NOTE

Assistant will help with step 9.

9.

Remove six nuts (9) and wheel (8) from hub (6).