TM 10-4610-215-24
TM 08580A-24/2
2-25. TRAILER SPARE TIRE. (Figure 2-1 4) (ARMY)
(1) To remove spare tire and wheel assembly (7), use standard lug nut wrench and handle available from
a towing vehicle and remove nuts (1).
(2) Position one of the crank handles installed on the rear of the jack support bracket (refer to paragraph
2-21, step 2, Removal of Crank Handle) on ratchet shaft (2).
CAUTION
Tire and wheel assembly weight is 122 pounds (55.39 kg).
Caution must be used when releasing pawl to prevent weight of
tire and wheel assembly from spinning crank handle.
(3) While holding crank handle (3) carefully push down on pawl (4).
(4) While holding pawl (4) down, slowly lower spare tire until it rests on ground or floor.
(5) Continue to turn crank handle (3) until all of cable (5) is expelled from spool (6).
WARNING
Tire and wheel assembly weight is 122 pounds (55.39 kg). Injury
can occur if caution is not used when moving or lifting.
(6) Carefully pull spare tire and wheel assembly (7) from under trailer.
(7) Carefully lift spare tire and wheel assembly (7) to upright position, then tilt tire carrier support (8) and
place through spare tire and wheel assembly (7). Roll spare tire and wheel assemb!y clear.
WARNING
Tire and wheel assembly weight is 122 pounds (55.39 kg). Injury
can occur if caution is not used when moving or lifting.
(1) Carefully roll spare tire and wheel assembly (7) into position alongside trailer.
(2) Tilt tire carrier support (8) and place through spare tire and wheel assembly (7) from inside out.
(3) Position tire carrier support (8) so that the two bars align with two stud holes in the wheel.
(4) Position crank handle (3) on ratchet shaft (2) and take up slack in cable (5).
(5) While ensuring that cable (5) stays tight and tire carrier support (8) retains the correct position, lay
spare tire and wheel assembly (7) upside down, on ground or floor.
(6) Carefully turn crank handle (3) clockwise and raise spare tire and wheel assembly, positioning it so
that two stud holes in the wheel align with the two studs (9) of the spare tire mounting bracket.
(7) Be sure pawl (4) catches on ratchet shaft (2), then install nuts (1) and tighten using standard lug nut
wrench and handle.
2-35
a. Removal.
b. Installation
