TM 5-3895-369-14
4-115.
FRONT WHEEL REPLACEMENT.
his task covers:
a. Removal
INITIAL SETUP
b. Cleaning/Inspection
c. Installation
Tools
Tool kit, general mechanic’s: automotive
Wrench, torque
Lifting jack (10,000 lb capacity)
Materials/Parts
Oil, lubricating (item 36, appendix E)
Personnel Required
MOS62B, Construction equipment repairer (2)
Equipment Condition
TM or Para
Condition Description
Block rear wheels.
Para 2- 13
Apply parking brake.
General Safety Instructions
Do not work on vehicle while vehicle is
supported with lifts, or cranes. Use horses or
other form of support.
a.
Removal.
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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