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TM 9-2330-385-14

Disassembly.

Wheel/tire assembly weighs 350 lbs (159 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 valve

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 injury to

personnel.

Stand clear of trajectory area

during deflation or personal

injury or death may result.

(3)

Using pneumatic tire valve repair tool, remove

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

completely deflate tire (6). Discard valve core.

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