TM 9-2320-260-20
9-3. WHEEL, TIRE, AND TUBE MAINTENANCE (Contd)
e. Wheel Installation
CAUTION
When installing stud nuts, ensure the curved (ball seat) surface
of the nut is toward the wheel to seat properly. Failure to do this
may result in damage to wheel.
NOTE
Wear of rear dual tires should be matched as closely as possible.
Valve on rear tires must be opposite each other (180 apart).
Ventilation holes in outer wheel should be directly alined with
ventilation holes in inner wheel.
Nuts have left-hand threads on left wheel assembly and right-
hand threads on right wheel assembly. Studs and nuts are
stamped (L) left and (R) right.
Assistant will help with steps 1 and 3.
If inner-rear wheel is being replaced, ensure inner stud nuts are
properly seated.
If inner-rear wheel is being installed, perform step 4. If outer-
rear wheel or front wheel is being installed, go to step 5.
1. Position inner wheel (1) on hub (5) and install with ten new wheel capnuts (4). Tighten wheel
capnuts (4) 450-500 lb-ft (610-678 Nm) in tightening sequence shown.
2. Position wheel (2) on hub (5) and wheel capnuts (4) and install with ten wheel stud nuts (3).
On front wheel (9), ensure brake inspection plate (8) is visible through ventilation hole (10).
3. Remove jack stands (6) and lower rear axle (7) (para. 9-2).
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