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TM 9-2330-335-14&P
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FIELD AND SUSTAINMENT MAINTENANCE
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TROUBLESHOOTING WHEEL PROBLEMS
Table 1. Troubleshooting Wheel Problems.
EXAMPLE
PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Mutilated
threads
Sliding wheel
across studs
during wheel
assembly
Replace studs. Follow proper wheel assembly procedure.
Loose drum
1.
Body
len
gth
of
stu
d
too
lon
g.
2.
Back nut not
firmly sealed
against drum
Replace stud. Be sure to use stud with correct body length.
Loose inner
wheel
Too much stud
standout from
mounting face of
hub, permitting
wheel nut to
bottom out
Replace stud. Be sure stud is correct length.
Broken studs
1.
Loose
cap
nuts
2.
Overloading
Replace stud. Follow proper torque procedure.
Stripped
threads
Excessive torque
Replace stud. Follow proper torque procedure.
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