Section XVII. WHEELS AND TIRES

Section

XVII.

WHEELS

AND

TIRES

4-80. General

R e p l a c e all defective parts. Refer to

This

section

contains

information

the

main-

for care and maintenance of pneumatic tires.

tenance of the wheels which is the responsibility of

d. Reassembly. Refer to

and

organizational maintenance.

reassemble wheel assembly.

4-81. Wheel Flanges, Wheel and Tires

e . Installation. Refer to figure 4-47 and install

a. Removal. Refer to figure 4-47 and remove

w h e e l flanges, wheel and tires.

w h e e l flanges, wheels, and tires.

WARNING

b. Disassembly. Refer to figure

for

Insure

lock ring is properly

seated

disassembly of wheel assembly.

b e f o r e inflating tires. Serious injury to

c. Inspection. Inspect the tires for cuts and

personnel may result should lock ring

d e t e r i o r a t i o n . Check lock ring, rim, wheel flanges,

s n a p out of seat.

wheel and nuts for cracks, breaks and dents.