TM-9-2320-428-10

TRUCK, CARGO, 8X8, M977

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL

JUNE 2009

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INSTALL WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY - Continued

2

6

5

1

7

Figure 14.

WARNING

Wheel/tire assembly weighs 540 lbs (245 kg). Do not attempt to lift or

move wheel/tire assembly without the aid of an assistant and a lifting

device. Failure to comply may result in injury or death to personnel.

5.

Lean top of wheel and tire assembly (1) against studs (6) and axle (2).

NOTE

Install a lugnut on top stud, and hand-tighten to hold wheel and tire

assembly in place.

6.

Using handle extension (7), slide spare wheel and tire assembly onto studs (6) while

assistant raises vehicle with jack. Bottom of wheel and tire assembly (1) should swing

toward axle (2).

7.

Assistant lowers vehicle until wheel and tire assembly (1) just touches ground.

8.

Repeat Steps (5) through (7) until wheel and tire assembly (1) is seated on axle (2)

and studs (6).

NOTE

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Studs and lugnuts on driver side of vehicle have left-hand threads.

Rotate lugnuts counterclockwise to tighten.

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