TM 9-2330-294-14
sure tire bead at wooden block guides into wheel rim
(6) Insert curved ends of tire iron (T46B and
groove. Use tire iron (T45) to hold bead and to assist
T45) and straight end of tire iron (T48A from
in inserting tire iron (T48A). Continue operation
common tool set) between bead and flange about
until first bead is free from wheel flange (E, fig. 4-
four to six inches apart on opposite side of tire from
68). Remove block.
block. Depress tire bead and insert tire iron (T46C)
(9) Provide wood block approximately 6 in. x 8
under tire bead until stop is inside bead (B, fig. 4-
in. that is 5 to 5-3/8 in. high. Turn tire over and
68). Use the three long tire irons to lift tire bead up
place wheel disk on block. Tire will rest on floor at
over wheel flange and position tire iron (T46C) over
height for tire bead to aline with groove in wheel rim.
wheel disk to hold bead (B, fig. 4-68).
(10) Thoroughly lubricate tire bead and wheel
(7) Remove tire irons (T45, T46B and T48A).
flange with rubber soap water.
Tire iron (T46C) will remain in place to hold bead
(11) Insert straight ends of tire irons (T48A and
over flange (C, fig. 4-68).
T45) under tire bead and over wheel flange (A, fig. 4-
(8) Apply rubber soap water to bead. Insert
69). Apply downward pressure and force portion of
curved end of the tire iron (T48A) progressively
bead over flange (B, fig. 4-69). Make sure bead on
between head and flange, taking small bites each
opposite side of tire goes into groove in wheel rim.
time (D, fig. 4-68) and lift bead over flange. Make
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