Section XIX. WHEELS

TM 10-3930-630-12

Section XIX. WHEELS

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General

wheels clear the floor. Tilt mast to full backward

position.

Place a wooden block under the mast

assembly and tilt mast forward to vertical position.

Four wheels support and propel the lift truck. The front

Movement of the mast will elevate drive wheels clear of

wheels are connected to the differential and drive the

the floor.

truck. Steering of the truck is accomplished with the

(b) Remove three screws (1, fig. 4-67)

rear wheels which are mounted on the spindles of the

and lockwashers (2) and remove hub cap (3).

rear steering axle.

(c) Remove cotter pin (4) and wheel nut

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Wheels

(5) and remove nut and washer (6) from axle.

(d) Remove outer wheel bearing (7) from

a. Front Drive Wheels.

wheel and axle.

(1) Removal

(a) Raise the front of the truck until the

1 Screw

6.Washer

2 Lockwasher

7 Outer wheel bearing

3 Hub cap

8 Wheel and tire assembly

4 Cotter pin

9 Inner wheel bearing

Figure 4-67. Drive wheel, removal and installation.

(e) Remove wheel carefully to prevent

spots,excessive wear and damage.

damage to brake shoes or drums. assembly (8).

Remove wheel

wheel for wear and damage.

(f) Remove inner wheel bearing (9).

(d) Clean bearings and bearing surfaces

(2) Inspection.

with cleaning compound, solvent (Fed. Spec. P-D-680)

(a) Inspect wheel and tire for damage.

and dry thoroughly.

(3) Installation.

Check teeth on ring or bull gear inside wheel for

(a) Repack outer and inner bearings (7

damage.

(b) Inspect brake drum for cracks, flat

and 9,

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