TM 9-2320-279-20-2
Change 4
12-23
Wheel Maintenance Instructions (Cont)
(10)
Soldier A and Soldier B install wheel hub (3) and drum (2) on axle spindle (8).
(11)
Pack outer bearing (9) with grease and install.
NOTE
One adjusting nut has a machined surface.
(12)
Install inner adjusting nut (10) with machined surface against outer bearing (9).
(12.1) Tighten inner adjusting nut (10) to 200 lb-ft (271.2 NSm).
(13)
Loosen inner adjusting nut (10) and retighten to 50 lb-ft (67.8 NSm). Hub should turn easily.
(14)
Back off inner nut (10) 1/8 turn.
(15)
Install tanged lockwasher (11).
(16)
Install outer adjusting nut (12) and tighten to 250 lb-ft (339 NSm).
(17)
Bend one lockwasher tang (13) over one flat of each adjusting nut (10 and 12).
d. Follow-on Maintenance.
(1)
Install axle shaft (para 10-5).
(2)
Install wheel and tire (TM 9-2320-279-10).
(3)
Uncage rear brake chambers (TM 9-2320-279-10).
END OF TASK