Wheel weighs 110 lbs (50 kg). Use suitable lifting
device to lift wheel to prevent possible injury to
personnel.
CAUTION
When removing wheel from tire, be careful to allow
valve stem to clear the wheel valve stem slot or
damage to valve stem will result.
(12)
Using lifting device, remove wheel (10) from
tire (5).
(13)
Remove wooden stand from tire (5).
CAUTION
When removing flap from tire be careful not to
damage valve stem.
(14)
Remove flap (11) from tire (5).
(15)
Remove inner tube (12) from tire (5).
(16)
Remove valve stem (3) and rubber seal (13)
from inner tube (12). Discard rubber seal.
TM 9-2320-279-20-2
Wheel Maintenance Instructions (Cont)
WARNING
Wheel/tire assembly weighs 540 lbs (245 kg). Use
suitable lifting device to lift wheel/tire assembly
and prevent possible injury to personnel.
(10)
Using lifting device, turn wheel/tire
assembly (1) over on block so flange is facing
up.
(11)
Repeat steps (5) and (6) to unseat tire
bead (8) from wheel/tire assembly (1).
WARNING
Change 2
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