TM 9-2320-260-20
9-3. WHEEL, TIRE, AND TUBE MAINTENANCE (Contd)
1. Loosen ten wheel stud nuts (3) on wheel (2).
2. Raise and support rear axle (7) with jack stands (6).
3. Remove ten wheel stud nuts (3) from wheel (2).
CAUTION
Do not slide wheel on threaded studs. Sliding wheel may damage
threads.
NOTE
Assistant will help with steps 4 and 5.
4. Remove wheel (2) from hub (5).
NOTE
To remove inner wheel, reverse wheel stud nut wrench, remove
handle, and install near large end of wrench.
5. Remove ten wheel capnuts (4) and inner-rear wheel (1) from hub (5). Discard wheel capnuts (4).
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b. Tire and Tube Removal
1. Remove valve cap (9) from valve stem (8). Using valve cap (9), remove valve core (10) from valve
stem (8) and release air from tire.
Never remove tire lockring without first deflating tire. Lockring
may explode off, causing injury or death to personnel.
NOTE
Put a soap and water solution on tire bead to help remove tire
from rim.
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