SPARE TIRE REPLACEMENT.

TM 9-2330-385-14

3-5. SPARE TIRE REPLACEMENT.

This task covers:

a. Removal

b. Installation

c. Follow-On Maintenance

INITIAL SETUP

Personnel Required

Tools and Special Tools

Two

Gloves, Heavy Duty (Item 12, Appendix J)

Handle, Sliding (TM 9-2320-364-10)

References

Socket, Impact 1-1/2 in. (TM 9-2320-364-10)

TM 9-2610-200-14

Wrench, Extension (TM 9-2320-364-10)

Wrench, Impact (TM 9-2320-364-10)

Equipment Condition

Wheels chocked, (Para 2-20)

Removal.

Spare tire weighs 425 lbs (193 kg). Keep all personnel clear from under spare tire. Failure to

comply may result in serious injury to personnel.

Ensure all personnel wear suitable eye protection while lowering spare tire. Failure to

comply may result in injury to personnel.

Ensure personnel are positioned under trailer only far enough to perform procedure. Do

not position entire body under tire unless required. Failure to comply may result in injury

or death to personnel.

If spare tire is underinflated or overinflated, or there is obvious or suspected damage on the

tire or wheel components, the tire must be completely deflated. To deflate the tire, attach

inflator gage to valve stem. Inflator gage must not be hooked up to air hose. Press down

inflator gage handle until all air pressure has been exhausted. Stand out of the trajectory area

or personal injury or death may result.

Wheel/tire must be inflated in a safety cage or personal injury or death may result.

While changing tire or while performing tire maintenance, stay out of the trajectory as shown

by the area indicated. Failure to follow proper procedures may result in injury or death to

personnel.

Tire pressure must be checked properly or serious injury or death may result.

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