TM 9-2330-381-14
5.
Loosen wheel bearing adjusting nut (10) 1/6 to 1/4 turn so that dowel on wheel bearing adjusting nut is alined with
one of several large unthreaded holes in locking washer (9).
6.
Install wheel bearing jam nut (8) onto axle (12). Using 0 - 600-lb-ft torque wrench, and 3-1/4-inch wheel bearing
socket, torque wheel bearing jam nut (8) to 250 - 300 lb-ft (339 - 407 Nm). Install setscrew (7) into one of the four
small threaded holes in locking washer and tighten until it firmly bottoms out against adjusting nut (10).
Approximately 1/8 inch of setscrew will protrude out over flat of jam nut.
7.
Install gasket (6) and hubcap (5) onto hub and drum assembly (1). Install six lockwashers (4) and capscrews (3).
Using a 1/2-inch drive torque wrench, torque six capscrews (3) to 15 -20 lb-ft (20-27 Nm).
4-51. TIRE
This task covers:
a. Disassembly
b. Inspection
c.
Assembly
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
General mechanics tool kit, item 16, appx. B
The following tools can be found in common tool kit no. 1, item 17, appx. B:
Vehicle wheel balancer
Reciprocating air compressor unit
Valve stem fishing tool
Pneumatic tire valve repair tool
Tire iron, 33 inch, bead breaker
Tire iron, 37 inch, double ended
Inflator gage
Personnel Required: 2
References
TM 9-2610-200-20
Equipment Condition
Wheel and tire removed from semitrailer (para. 3-6, 3-7, 3-8, 3-9, or 3-10)
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