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NOTE
If this cleaning is inadequate, refer to organizational maintenance.
3-7. WHEEL AND TIRE REPLACEMENT.
WARNING
Wheel and tire assembly weighs approximately 150 pounds. Two persons are required to lift and
handle wheel.
NOTE
Tools for wheel change are in tool box on draw bar.
a. Apply hand brakes and block wheels on opposite side.
b. Place towing vehicle jack under axle between "U" Bolts of the wheel to be removed.
c. With the jack supporting the axle but before the tire is off the ground, loosen the cap nuts.
d. Raise tire about two inches above ground and remove cap nuts and wheel.
NOTE
Cap nuts on drivers side turn clockwise to loosen. Curb side cap nuts turn counterclockwise to
loosen. Studs are stamped "L" and "R".
e. Reinstall wheel in reverse order. Have organizational maintenance torque cap nuts to 450-
500 lb-ft at first opportunity.
NOTE
The spare wheel and tire is stowed in the spare tire carrier beneath the rear of the trailer frame.
Refer to para. 2-13, Spare Tire Carrier Operation.
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