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TM 9-2330-385-14

Disassembly.

Wheel/tire assembly weighs 425 lbs (193 kg). Use suitable lifting device to lift wheel/tire

assembly and prevent possible injury to personnel.

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

NOTE

Refer to TM 9-2610-200-14 for

construction of safety cage.

(1)

Using lifting device, position wheel/tire

assembly (1) in safety cage.

(2)

Remove cap (2) and adapter (3) from stem (4).

Always completely deflate tire by

removing valve core from valve

stem before attempting demounting

operation. After air has finished

exhausting from valve stem,

carefully run a piece of wire through

valve stem to ensure it is not

plugged and tire is completely

deflated. Failure to comply may

result in injury to personnel.

High air pressure may be released

from valve stem when valve core is

removed. Stay clear of valve stem

after core is removed. Ensure all

personnel wear suitable eye

protection. Failure to comply may

result in serious in injury to

personnel.

Stand clear of trajectory area during

deflation or personal injury or death

may result.

(3)

Using valve core inserter and remover, remove

valve core (5) from stem (4) and completely

deflate tire (6). Discard valve core.

(4)

Remove wheel/tire assembly (1) from

safety cage and position on wooden stand

with lock ring (7) facing up.

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