TM 5-2420-230-10
Wheel nuts are tightened to a torque of 475 to 525 lbf/ft (644 to 712 Nm). Take care when using
extension bar to loosen them. Failure to comply may result in injury to personnel.
(6)
Loosen wheel nuts on wheel to be removed using 33 mm socket, handle, and extension bar, but do not remove nuts.
(7)
Place jack on jacking plate, and position under jacking point of wheel to be removed.
(8)
Operate jack to raise vehicle until wheel is off ground.
(9)
Remove all but two of previously loosened
wheel nuts. Leave one nut loosely in place at
12 o'clock and 6 o'clock positions.
(10) With the aid of an assistant, rock wheel to
ensure it is free and not jammed on hub. If
wheel will not free from hub, use hammer to
strike wheel rim to separate wheel from hub.
A wheel and tire assembly weighs 661 lb.
(300 kg). Ensure that wheel and tire
assembly does not fall on personnel.
Failure to comply may result in injury or
death to personnel.
It is important to keep tire vertical and to
not allow wheel and tire to fall on ground.
Failure to comply may result in injury or
death to personnel.
(11) Using 1/2-in. breaker bar and 30 mm socket, loosen two nuts retaining spare wheel to spare wheel carrier.
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