TM 10-3950-206-12
Section XV. WHEELS AND TIRES
(5) Repair all minor defects. Replace tire or
4-61. General
tube if major defects are discovered.
The crane is equipped with tube type tires on both the
c. Installation.
rear steering axle and dual tires on the front driving axle.
(1) Install tire on wheel in reverse order of
With proper inflation, the tires will provide many hours of
removal.
operation.
(2) Install wheel on crane and inflate tire to
4-62. Wheels and Tires
proper pressure (fig. 3-6).
a. Removal.
4-63. Wheel Bearings
(1) Jack up the crane to remove all weight
a. Removal.
from the tire. Caution: Place heavy timbers under the
(1) Remove tires and wheels (para 4-62).
axle to prevent slipping off the jack. Block at least one
(2) Remove front wheel hubs and bearings
wheel to prevent movement of the crane.
(2) Remove valve core from tube stem to
(3) Remove rear wheel hubs and bearings as
completely deflate tire.
follows:
(3) Remove wheel nuts and remove tire and
(a) Remove three capscrews (1, fig. 4-47),
wheel assembly from crane.
three lockwashers (2), cap (3), and gasket (4).
(4) Remove the retaining ring (2, fig. 4-46) and
(b) Remove cotter pin (5), slotted nut (6),
side ring (1) (rear wheel only).
spacer (7), and bearing (8).
(5) Remove the rim and disc (6).
(c) Remove hub (9), seal (11) and bearing
(6) Remove flap (3) and tube (4) from tire (5).
(10).
b. Cleaning and Inspection.
b. Cleaning and Inspection.
(1) Clean all metallic parts with an approved
(1) Clean bearings in an approved cleaning
cleaning solvent. Dry thoroughly with compressed air.
solvent; dry with compressed air. If necessary, tap large
(2) Wipe out interior of tire with moistened
side of bearings on a wooden block to dislodge solidified
cloth.
lubricant. Direct stream of air at bearing so that bearing
(3) Inspect interior of tire for punctures, cracks
will not be rotated by the force of air. Dip bearings in oil
or signs of deterioration.
immediately after cleaning.
(4) Inspect tube for punctures, cracking, or
1. Side ring (rear wheel only)
3. Flap
5. Tire
2. Retainer ring
4. Tube
6. Rim and disc
Figure 4-46. Tire and wheel assembly, exploded view.
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