Wheel and Tire Assembly

4-32. Wheel and Tire Assembly

tire. If nails or other penetrating objects are removed,

inspect for puncture of the tube.

a. Removal. Refer to figure 4-14 and remove the

wheel and tire assembly.

(3) Inspect wheel and rim for damage.

Inspect tire for cracks, deep cuts, or separated tread.

b. Cleaning and Inspection.

(4) Repair or replace a defective part.

(1) Clean tires and wheels with fresh, clean

water.

c. Installation. Refer to figure 4-14 and install the

wheel and tire assembly.

(2) Remove foreign material imbedded in the

Figure 4-14. Wheel and tire assembly, removal and installation.

4-33. Hub Assembly, Bearing, and Seals

(1) Clean all parts with solvent.

Dry

thoroughly.

a. Removal and Disassembly. Refer to paragraph

4-32 and remove wheel assembly. Refer to figure 4-15

(2) Inspect bearing cones and cups for pitting,

and remove and disassemble the hub assembly,

grooving, excessive wear, and inspect bearings for free

bearings, and seals in the numerical sequence

rotation.

indicated.

(3) Inspect nuts and axle for thread damage.

b. Cleaning, Inspection, and Repair.

(4) Refer to lubrication chart and pack

bearings with prescribed grease (fig. 3-1).

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