TM 5-3805-293-23-3
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CLEANING AND INSPECTION
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Clean and inspect all parts IAW Mechanical General Maintenance Instructions (WP 0346).
Rim Inspection
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1. Inspect rim, lockring, and flanges for damage or wear.
2. Inspect rim components for cracks, splits, or tears.
3. Remove rust, oil, and tire and rim lubricant residue from rim.
END OF TASK
NOTE
Assembly procedure is the same for both front and rear wheel assemblies. The rear wheel
is shown.
ASSEMBLY
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1. Place rim (Figure 7, Item 2) flat on floor.
2. Lubricate both beads of tire (Figure 7, Item 4) and place tire on rim (Figure 7, Item 2).
3. Slide side ring flange (Figure 7, Item 1) onto rim (Figure 7, Item 2) and under bead of tire (Figure 7, Item 4).
4. Press side ring flange (Figure 7, Item 1) past gutter of rim (Figure 7, Item 2) and install new O-ring (Figure 7,
Item 5) in groove of rim.
5. Holding side ring flange (Figure 7, Item 1) down past gutter of rim (Figure 7, Item 2) place end of lockring
(Figure 7, Item 3) into lock ring groove.
6. Working around rim (Figure 7, Item 2), work lockring (Figure 7, Item 3) over edge of rim and press lockring into
lockring groove.
7. Ensure that O-ring is not crushed or pinched, and guide side ring flange (Figure 7, Item 1) up over O-ring and
onto lockring (Figure 7, Item 3).
Figure 7. Mounting Tire.
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