TM 10-4610-241-24
TO 40W4-13-42
2-78. SPARE TIRE AND WHEEL SUPPORT REPAIR (WPES-10 AND H-9518-1) - continued.
b.
Cleaning.
WARNING
Drycleaning solvent, P-D-680, Cl II, is highly toxic and can ignite organic materials,
nitrates, carbides, and chlorates. Wear eye, skin, and respiratory protection. Use in a
well-ventilated area.
C.
d.
e.
Using drycleaning solvent and a stiff-bristled brush, scrub dirt and grease from all parts.
Inspection.
(1)
Inspect cable ( 13) for fraying and cuts and loose and missing end pieces.
(2)
Inspect ratchet shaft (17) and paw1 (6) for rounded or missing teeth.
(3)
Inspect all threaded parts for worn and deformed threads.
(4)
Inspect all parts for excessive wear and deformity.
(5)
Inspect for worn and broken spring (1).
Repair.
Replace damaged components,
Installation.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Position flat washers (19) on shaft (17).
Position spool (18) on frame and install ratchet shaft (17) through spool.
Aline spool (18) with hole in shaft (17) and install cotter pin (16) thru spool ( 18) and shaft (17).
Install flatwashers (15) and cotter pin (14) on shaft (17).
Thread cable (13) through hole in side of spool (18) and install U-bolt (12) and two nuts (11) to secure end
of cable to shaft (17).
(6)
Position U-bolt (8), plate (9) and cable (13) on tire carrier support (10) and install U-bolt (8) and two nuts
(7).
(7)
Position paw1 (6) on unit frame and install screw (4), flatwasher (5), and jamnut (3).
(8)
Attach extension spring (1) to paw1 (6) and eyepad (2).
(9)
Install wheel and tire assembly on spare tire support (TM 10-4610-241-10).
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