TM 9-2320-283-20-3
WHEELS.
3-208. TIRE REPLACEMENT (Continued).
LOCATION/ITEM
ACTION
REMARKS
A. REMOVAL.
WARNING
Always remove
the valve core and ex-
haust all air from a single tire and
from both tires of a dual assembly
before servicing.
Personal injury or
parts damage could result from working
on an inflated tire.
1. Cap (7) and core
Remove.
(4).
Item (7) can be used to
remove item (4).
2. Tire (8).
Remove from item (1).
Use available equipment.
3. Nut (6), washer
Remove.
(5), and valve (3).
B. CLEANING AND INSPECTION.
4. Tubeless rim and
valve assembly (2).
a. Wipe dirt from all parts.
Replace item (2) if
any of its parts fail
inspection.
b. Inspect all parts for
bends, cracks, or wear.
5. Wheel (1).
6. Tire (8).
Inspect for cracks, heavy
Replace item (1) if any
corrosion, bent areas, or
of these conditions are
other damage.
found.
Inspect for excessive or
Use a depth gage to
uneven wear, cracks, or
check tread wear. (Refer
leaks.
to TM 9-2610-200-20 for
information on tires).
Replace item (8) if any
of these conditions are
found.
On tires with
item (9)
replace if
item (9) is even with
tread surface.
7. Valve (3).
Check item (3) by running a
piece of wire through it to
make sure it is not plugged.
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