TM10-4610-240-24
TM 08580C-24/2
TO 40W4-13-22
2-90. SPARE TIRE AND WHEEL MAINTENANCE (MODEL WPES-1).
This task consists of
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SET-UP:
Tools Required
General Mechanics Tool Kit (Appendix B, Section III, Item 4)
Spring Tester (Appendix B, Section III, Item 3)
Material/Parts Required
Solvent, Drycleaning (Appendix C, Section II, Item 28)
Personnel Required
Two (2)
General Safety Instructions
WARNING
Lifting heavy equipment can cause serious injury Two
personnel are required when replacing spare tire and wheel
assembly.
Drycleaning solvent P-D-680 is highly toxic and can ignite
organic materials, nitrates, carbides, and chlorates. Wear
eye, skin, and respiratory protection. Use in a well-ventilated
area.
REMOVAL
a. Using lug nut wrench and handle, remove two nuts (5).
b. Remove safety pin (10) and leveling jack handle (6) from jack assembly (11).
c.
WARNING
Tire and wheel assembly weighs 122 pounds (55.34 kg). Use care
when releasing pawl to prevent personal injury or equipment
damage
d. Push pawl (2) down and, using leveling jack handle (6), turn ratchet shaft (3) to lower spare tire and wheel
assembly (4).
e. Unwind cable (8) until spare tire and wheel assembly (4) are on ground and tire carrier support (7) can be
pulled through spare tire and wheel assembly
WARNING
Tire and wheel assembly weighs 122 pounds (55.34 kg). Use care
in lifting tire and wheel assembly to prevent personal injury.
f. Slide spare tire and wheel assembly (4) from under flatbed cargo trailer (1) and lift to upright position.
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