Specifications

TM 9-2330-384-14&P
4-48. RIM ALINEMENT.
THIS TASK COVERS
a. Rim Alinement Check
b.
Rim Alinement
INITIAL SETUP
Equipment Conditions:
Ref Conditions
2-11 Wheels chocked.
Tools:
Tool kit, general mechanic’s
Floor jack
Jackstand
Lug wrench
Torque wrench
a. RIM ALINEMENT CHECK
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Place a suitable floor jack under axle in front of brake chamber and raise wheels clear of
ground. Support axle with a suitable jackstand.
Cage brake chamber spring (see paragraph 4-33).
Place block of wood (2) or other
rectangular object on surface be-
side tire (1). Rotate wheels.
Note variation, if any, in space be-
tween block of wood (2) and tire
(1) as wheels are rotated. If vari-
ation exceeds Ks in. (4.8 mm),
perform RIM ALINEMENT (subpara-
graph b).
Remove jackstand and lower axle.
b. RIM ALINEMENT
NOTE
If rim alinement procedure does not correct misalinement, rim, wheel,
or drum may be damaged and must be removed for further inspection
(see paragraphs 4-45, 4-46, and 4-49).
Ensure that rim clamps (3) remain in proper position.
Optimum wheel nut torque is 250 lb.-ft. (339 N•m).
(1) Loosen wheel nuts (4) where inward deviation is greatest and tighten on opposite side.
4-154