Lowering Vehicle

TM 9-2320-386-10

3-9. WHEELS AND TIRES (Contd)

(2)

Lowering Vehicle.

(a) Turn bleeder valve (6) slowly counterclockwise with slotted end of

jack handle (5), and wheel (3) will gently lower to ground.

(b) Remove wooden block (7), hydraulic jack (8), and handle (5) from

under axle housing (4).

(c) Turn jack screw (9) until it is completely down and place tools in

toolbox.

d. Chocking Wheels.

WARNING

Keep hands out from between chocks and tires. Failure to do so

may result in injury to personnel.

NOTE

Wheels must be chocked before performing any under-vehicle

maintenance, or when parking on a grade.

(1)

On level ground set chocks (1) in front of and behind tire (2) not being

raised. If vehicle is parked on a slope, place chocks (1) on the downhill side.

(2) After use, remove chocks (1) from tire (2).

e. Wheel Replacement.

(1) Removal.

WARNING

Completely deflate tires before removing from axles if there is

obvious damage to wheel components. Injury or death to personnel

may result from exploding wheel components.

Super-single wheels and tires together weigh 382 lbs (173 kg). Do

not attempt to remove and install a wheel and tire without

assistance. Doing so may result in injury to personnel.

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