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enough pressure to depress flange 3/4-1 inch.
f.
Release tire bead separator and move machine
2-3 feet around flange for second bite.
g.
Continue depressing flange and separating tire
bead until 3/4 of tire bead is free.
h.
Depress flange one final time to completely
unseal bead and flange.
i.
Lift out bead seat (4) and flange (5).
j.
Turn tire over and repeat tire bead separation
procedure on back flange.
k.
Lift wheel (6) clear of tire. Remove back flange
(5).
INSPECTION:
1.
INSPECT TIRE AND WHEEL COMPONENTS.
a
Clean all dirt and rusty scale from tire and wheel
parts.
b.
Inspect all parts for corrosion and fatigue.
c.
Inspect tire for damage. If damaged, replace.
REPAIR OF THE TIRE IS NOT AUTHORIZED.
d.
Discard all worn or damaged parts.
e.
Apply rust prohibitive touchup paint to all parts
as necessary to prevent corrosion. (Refer to TM
43-0139.)
REASSEMBLY:
1.
REASSEMBLE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY.
CAUTION
Do not use a steel hammer to
assemble rim components. Use
rubber, lead, plastic, or brass faced
mallet if necessary to tap uninflated
components
together.
However,
properly
matched
components
should seat without tapping during
inflation.
a.
Install new valve stem (1) in wheel.
b.
. Stand wheel (6) on ground with wide end
down. Install one flange (5) on rim assembly.
c.
. Lift tire and slip it down over rim ensuring that it
is seated against flange.
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