TM 9-2320-279-20-2
Wheel Maintenance Instructions (Cont)
12-2.
WHEEL AND DRUM ASSEMBLY, WHEEL BEARING AND STUD
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION, NO. 1 AND NO. 2 AXLES (CONT).
(6.1) Loosely install locknut (10).
NOTE
Rotate wheel hub during adjustment.
(7)
Using wheel bearing wrench, tighten
locknut (10) to 100 lb-ft (135.6 Nm),
loosen 1/2 turn, and retighten to 50 lb-ft
(68 Nm).
(7.1) Loosen locknut (10) until, slot in
locknut alines with nearest groove.
WARNING
Ensure that the lock hole is in the center
and that the lock is not damaged. A
defective lock could cause the wheel to
come off resulting in injury to personnel
and/or damage to equipment.
(8)
Aline lock (12) in locknut (10) and
groove (11).
(9)
Install lockwasher (13) and screw (14).
Tighten to 30 lb-ft (41 Nm).
WARNING
Adhesives, solvents, and sealing compounds can burn easily, can give off harmful vapors,
and are harmful to skin and clothing. lb avoid injury or death, keep away from open fire
and use in well-ventilated area. If adhesive, solvent, or sealing compound gets on skin or
clothing, wash immediately with soap and water.
(10) Apply silicone adhesive-sealant
to hub cap (15) and install with
10 lockwashers (16) and
screws (17).
(11)
Install two screws (18).
f.
Follow-on Maintenance.
(1)
Install wheel and tire
(TM 9-2320-279-10).
(2)
Adjust brakes (para 11-7).
END OF TASK
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