TM 5-4320-300-14
4-44. AXLE, WHEELS, AND TIRES (CONT)
Location/Item
Action
Remarks
7.
Bearing cups
Remove from axle. Discard grease seal.
and cones,
hub, and
grease seal
NOTE
Do not remove axle from frame unless it is cracked or distorted, has
severely damaged threads or scored or pitted bearing shoulders.
8.
Axle
Leave frame supported
on jack stand, rear
stand, and front leg.
Remove lock pin from
rear stand. Place
jack under frame
between chock
block and wheel
on other side and
raise frame
slightly. Install
jack stand next
to jack and lower
jack slightly to
allow weight to
rest on jack stand.
Adjust front leg
and rear stand so that they rest firmly on the
ground. Support axle and remove nuts, shackles,
and U-bolts from axle. Remove axle.
INSPECTION
9.
Tires and
Inspect tires for cuts, bruises, punctures, worn treads,
inner tubes
imbedded stones, and severe abrasions. Skive around
cuts and imbedded stones with a sharp knife to remove
all edges which could catch against sharp rocks and re-
sult in further tearing. Inspect inside of tires for broken
cords and punctured walls. Replace tires which are
damaged beyond repair. Check inner tubes by filling
with air and immersing in water to locate any leaks.
Check tubes for cracks, brittleness, and signs of deteri-
oration. Replace defective tubes or tubes with more
than four patches.
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