TM 5-4320-300-14
4-44. AXLE, WHEELS, AND TIRES (CONT)
Location/Item
Action
Remarks
10. Wheels
Inspect the wheel for cracks, distortion, burrs
on bead rim, and other damage. Remove all burrs
with a file or fine stone. Replace damaged wheels.
WARNING
Cleaning solvent is flammable and potentially dangerous to people and property. Do not use near
open flame, sparks, excessive heat, or on hot surfaces. Flash point of P-D-680 solvent is 100° to
138°F (38° to 59°CJ. Use solvent in a well-ventilated area, and avoid inhaling fumes. If repeatedly
exposed to fumes, seek fresh air and immediate medical help. Avoid prolonged exposure of skin to
solvent. Wash exposed skin immediately and thoroughly.
11. Bearing cups
Clean bearing sets by placing them in a wire
and cones basket and agitating them in a container of
P-D-680 dry cleaning solvent. Inspect bearing
cones for rough, scored, or brinnelled rollers,
scored races, and bent cages. Inspect bearing
cups for wear and scoring. If either the cone
or cup of a bearing set is damaged, replace
both parts. They are a matched set.
12. Axle
Inspect axle for cracks, distortion or damaged
threads, and for scored or damaged bearing
surfaces. Replace a damaged axle.
REPAIR
13. Wheels
Remove rust or corrosion from wheels with a
wire brush or sandpaper.
14. Tire, tube,
Patch any small holes on tubes, tires, and flaps.
and flap
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