CLEANING (cont) - TM-9-2320-285-24-10675

TM 9-2320-285-24-1

2-57. WHEELS AND TIRES MAINTENANCE (CONT)

STEP

LOCATION

ITEM

ACTION

REMARKS

CLEANING (cont)

WARNING

Compressed air must not exceed 30 psi. Wear safety glasses when drying parts with compressed air.

Failure to do so could cause serious injury to eyes and possi- ble blindness. If you hurt your eyes or if a

foreign object is blown into your eyes, seek medical attention immediately.

a. Wheel (5)

Clean

Use cleaning solvent P-D-680

and wire brush to remove

any rust and corrosion. Dry

using compressed air

b. Lug nuts (3),

Clean

Use cleaning solvent P-D-680;

rim (4), ring dry using compressed air

(9), and wheel

studs

c. Flap (6) and

Clean

Use mild detergent solution;

tire (7)

rinse with clear water. Dry

using compressed air

INSPECTION/REPAIR

a. Lug nuts (3)

Inspect for:

Replace as necessary; if

and studs

cracks

vehicle has been operated

breaks

with one or more broken

distortion

studs, replace all studs on

damaged

affected side of vehicle

threads

(para 2-43)

b. Rim (4) and

Inspect for:

Replace as necessary

ring (9)

cracks

distortion

damage

c. Wheel (5)

Inspect for

:Replace as necessary

cracks

distortion

wear

elongated bolt

holes

damage

d. Flap (6)

Inspect for:

Replace as necessary

cracks

tears

deterioration

damage

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