Figure 4-41. Drive wheels and tires, exploded view.

Figure 4-41. Drive wheels and tires, exploded view.

4-63. Springs

b. Inspection and Repair.

(1) Inspect wheels for secure mounting.

a. General. Leaf type springs are used to mount

(2) Inspect tires for cuts, excessive wear and

the front axle.

imbedded foreign objects.

b. Inspection.

(3) Repair punctures of tire or tube less than

(1) Inspect springs for broken leaves.

3/8 inch in greatest dimension by application of a

(2) Inspect attachment of springs to axle to

p a t c h on tube and rubber plug in tire casing

ensure that all attaching parts are tight.

puncture.

(3) Inspect attachment of springs to chassis to

c. Installation. Reverse procedure in a above.

ensure that all attaching parts are tight.

Concave mounting holes in one wheel must mate

with convex mounting holes in second wheel.

Section XVII. STEERING

4-64. General

This section contains instructions for maintenance

(2) Remove cotterpins (6, fig. 4-42) securing

organizational

maintenance

operations which

front adjusting plug (2) and rear adjusting plug (9).

personnel are authorized to perform on the steering

(3) Back off front and rear adjusting plugs

drag link and steering tie rod.

until steering d r a g l i n k a s s e m b l y ( 7 ) c a n b e

4-65. Steering Drag Link

removed from ball (11) on steering gear arm and

a. Removal.

ball on steering knuckle arm (14).