TM 9-2330-381-14
3-9. INNER/OUTER WHEEL (CONT)
INSTALLATION
1.
2.
Inspect wheels for damage. Inspect stud holes for debris and clean if necessary.
3.
Clean all threads on studs and nuts.
4.
Aline inner/outer wheel (14) onto lug studs (15) so that valve stem is 180 degree opposite valve stem on inner
wheel.
5.
Install top and bottom lug nuts (13) finger tight to seat wheel properly.
6.
Install and hand tighten 8 remaining lug nuts (13) and hand tighten all 10 lug nuts (13) in sequence shown.
7.
Lower platform (para. 2-19) until all tires on affected bogie come in contact with the ground.
8.
Using ratchet, 8-inch extension, and lug socket, continue to tighten lug nuts (13) in sequence shown. Notify unit
maintenance that lug nuts (13) need to be torqued to 450 - 500 lb-ft (610 - 680 Nm). Torque in sequence shown.
9.
Raise platform (para. 2-19) until all tires on affected bogie are off the ground.
10.
Rotate bogie (5) and pull towards semitrailer gooseneck so that linkage attaching point faces forward.
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