TM 5-3895-369-14
4-115. FRONT WHEEL REPLACEMENT.
his task covers:
c. Installation
b. Cleaning/Inspection
a. Removal
INITIAL SETUP
Equipment Condition
Tools
Condition Description
TM or Para
Tool kit, general mechanic's: automotive
Block rear wheels.
Wrench, torque
Apply parking brake.
Lifting jack (10,000 lb capacity)
General Safety Instructions
Do not work on vehicle while vehicle is
Materials/Parts
supported with lifts, or cranes. Use horses or
Oil, lubricating (item 36, appendix E)
other form of support.
Personnel Required
MOS62B, Construction equipment repairer (2)
Removal.
a.
All personnel must stand clear during
Removal and replacement of tire.
Failure to do so may result in injury or
death to personnel.
Do not place jack under any location
except specific jacking points.
Otherwise, vehicle may fall during
maintenance and cause injury or death
to personnel.
(1) Position jack under jacking point (para 4-17)
on front axle.
(2) Loosen six screws (1) alternately.
(3) Using a jack, lift front end of vehicle so that
wheel (2) is off ground. Support vehicle
with jack stand.
(4) Mechanic remove six bolts (1) in cross
pattern, while wheel (2) is being supported
by assistant.
(5) Remove wheel (2) from front axle (3).
(6) Repeat steps (1 through 5) for other wheel.
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