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TIRE, WHEEL, AND RUNFLAT MAINTENANCE (Cont’d)
TM 9-2320-280-20-28-8Change 28-4. TIRE, WHEEL, AND RUNFLAT MAINTENANCEINITIAL SETUP:ToolsGeneral mechanics tool kit:automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)General mechanics tool kit:automotive, common No. 2(Appendix B, Item 4)Special ToolsTorque adapter, 9/16 in.(Appendix B, Item 144)Socket adapter (Appendix B, Item 146)Materials/PartsEight locknuts (Appendix G, Item 92)Four locknuts (Appendix G, Item 93)Lubricant (Appendix G, Item 27.1)O-ring seal (Appendix G, Item 160)Detergent (Appendix C, Item 17)Manual ReferencesTM 9-2320-280-10TM 9-2320-280-24PTM 9-2610-200-14Equipment ConditionWheel removed (para. 8-3).General Safety Instructions Do not use tire machine. Ensure tire is totally deflated before removingwheel locknuts. Never use tubes in wheel assemblies. Rim surfaces must be kept clean and free of rustand dirt. Never use wheel assemblies with damaged studs. Never inflate a wheel assembly with the wheellocknuts removed. Never inflate a wheel assembly without firstchecking wheel locknut torques. Use only replacement parts specified inTM 9-2320-280-24P. Do not exceed recommended tire inflationpressure. Always use a tire inflation cage and a clip-on airchuck for tire inflation.This task covers:a. Disassemblyc.Repairb. Inspection and Cleaningd. Assemblya. DisassemblyWARNINGDo not use tire machine. Injury to personnel or damage toequipment may result.NOTEThe following maintenance procedure applies to vehicles usingbias ply tires and two-piece magnesium runflats. Refer toparas. 8-4.1, 8-5, and 8-5.1 for maintenance instructions on radialtires and rubber runflats.1.Place wheel assembly in a tire inflation cage.WARNINGIn all disassembly operations, ensure the tire is totally deflatedbefore removing wheel locknuts. Failure to follow proper safetyprecautions could cause serious injury or death.2.Remove valve core (4) from valve stem (3) and deflate tire (6). Run a piece of wire through valvestem (3) to make sure it is not plugged.3.When tire (6) is fully deflated, remove wheel assembly from tire inflation cage and place flat on floorwith valve stem (3) facing up.4.Using a circular pattern, loosen eight wheel locknuts (1) securing rim halves (2) and (8) together. Ifyou hear escaping air, do not proceed. Wait until the sound stops and recheck valve stem (3). Whenyou are certain the tire (6) is fully deflated, proceed to remove wheel locknuts (1). Discardlocknuts (1).
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