RECOVERY

Action: Determine Stryker Vehicle Recovery Operations

In a classroom and vehicle bay, given all applicable technical manuals

Conditions:
and equipment.

Students will, as a member of a recovery team, determine the

Standards: appropriate recovery method for an inoperable Stryker vehicle based
on recovery operation procedures.
CTIS AND TIRES
WHEEL/TIRE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT

L1 L2 L3 L4
VS

TM 9-2355-311-10-2-1
Maintenance Level:
Operator
 WHEEL/TIRE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT

INITIAL SETUP: Maintenance Level: Operator

Tools and Special Tools Personnel Required (2 required)

References
WP 0022
• Jack, Hydraulic, Hand, 12 ton(Item 32, WP 0430) WP 0048
WP 0054
• Support Plate, Jacking (Item 57, WP 0430) WP 0057
WP 0367
• Wrench, Sliding Tee ¾ in. drive, 19.5 in. (Item 67, WP 0430)

• Wrench, Socket, 3/4-in drive, 1-1/16-in (Item 68, WP 0430)

 WHEEL/TIRE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT-Removal:

Wrench, Socket, 3/4-in

drive, 1-1/16-in
Jack Handle, Extension Bottle Neck Jack,
Hydraulic

Support Plate

Wrench, Sliding Tee

 WHEEL/TIRE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT-Removal:

WARNING
The wheel and tire assembly weighs approximately 350 lb (159 kg).
Use caution when handling wheel and tire assembly. Manually moving
wheel and tire assembly can cause serious injury or death.

NOTE
This task is applicable to both right and left wheel assemblies. If working on
ground that is not solid, place support plate under jack.
 WHEEL/TIRE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - Continued

NOTE
Ensure that central tire inflation system (CTIS) is turned OFF.

NOTE
The vehicle can be driven when any of the wheel/tire assemblies is
non-operational. However, if the situation permits, and improved steering
is essential, replace damaged left or right front wheel/tire assembly with an
undamaged wheel/tire assembly from a rear intermediate position to
improve steering control and ride.
CENTRAL TIRE INFLATION SYSTEM-CONTROL
MODULE
 WHEEL/TIRE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - Continued

WARNING
• Vehicle can slip or roll off hydraulic jack. Personnel must not work
under a vehicle supported by a jack. To prevent injury to personnel or
damage to equipment, use the correct jack for lifting the vehicle.
Ensure that vehicle is jacked at the correct point. Only jack on level
ground. Ensure that wheel chocks are installed.

• To prevent injury or death to personnel, ensure that all personnel have

dismounted the vehicle prior to jacking. Sudden jarring movements
may cause jack to slip or become unstable.

NOTE
If suspension is too close to the ground to gain suitable clearance to
correctly position jack stand and jacking plate, a hole may need to be dug
in the ground to accommodate the jack and jack plate.
Do not position jack on angled surface of front arm reinforcing cross
Member.
 WHEEL/TIRE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - Continued

WHEEL NUTS 8X
CTIS COVER

MARK ON HUB

CTIS VALVE
 WHEEL/TIRE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - Continued
RIGHT TIRE LEFT TIRE

First or second
wheel assembly

Jack Height adjusting Jack Plate

screw

Jack
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Lift point
 WHEEL/TIRE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - Continued

Point of contact for

hydraulic jack
WHEEL/TIRE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - Continued

Lift point Centered contact

point on jack
WHEEL/TIRE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - Continued

Fully engaged
WHEEL/TIRE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - Continued

jack
WHEEL/TIRE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - Continued
 WHEEL/TIRE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - Continued

Lift Points

lift point
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WHEEL/TIRE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - Continued
Aligned CTIS Valve with mark
previously placed hub

Mark on hub, seat wheel/tire

assembly on hub

Inspect all wheel nuts

WHEEL/TIRE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - Continued
WHEEL/TIRE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - Continued

Driver step CTIS valve

cover

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WHEEL/TIRE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - Continued

Torque
Sequence
•Tighten eight nuts
(4) first to 157-173
lb-ft
(212.9-234.5 N*M)
1 6 •Tighten bolts
8 4 according to torque
sequence
3 7
5 2

**Tighten to correct
torque

TM 9-2355-311-10-2-1
 SUMMARY
For the Soldiers to change these 350 pound tires, it is no simple task.

It is a two man job and even with two guys it takes about 45 minutes to an hour to change
just one tire.

Use the basic issued items that came with vehicles in order to change the flat.

Most Strykers can remain combat effective if just one tire is flat, to its advantages of seven
other tires, but there are some situations where that one tire matters.

The tire needs to be changed if the ware is bad or if the vehicle needs to travel for long
periods of time.

If it can't be changed on-site, depending on how many tires are flat or how bad the flat is,
the vehicle may need to be towed by another Stryker or a wrecker vehicle to an area
where it can be serviced.

Having a flat tire on a Stryker can be a headache and even combat ineffective, but the
Soldiers can use it as an opportunity to perfect skills and contribute to the fight.
 RUN-FLAT TIRES
• Run-flat tires are tires that have been equipped with run-flat assembly. A run-flat
assembly is essentially a solid rubber tire that fits inside the regular tire. To
reduce the heat created by friction, a lubricant is placed inside the tire during assembly

• In the event of complete air pressure loss to a tire as a result of a puncture, damaged
valve or battle damage, the vehicle remains mobile at slightly reduced speeds. The
run-flat tires can be driven up to 25 miles (40 km) at speeds up to 30 mph (48 km/h).
Speed should be reduced further if traveling over extremely rough terrain, to prevent
possible damage to wheel rims or suspension due to loss of cushion provided by an
inflated tire.
RUN-FLAT TIRES

A regular tire

A solid rubber tire

Run-flat assembly
 OPERATING CENTRAL TIRE INFLATION
SYSTEM-CONTROL MODULE
Flat tire Low tire
pressure
fault LED
LED

Over-speed
LED

Weight configuration
switch

Terrain setting
On/Off toggle rotary switch Start push-
switch button

CONTROL MODULE
 AUTOMATIC (CTIS) FUNCTIONS

•The engine must be operating for Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS) to function.
•The Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS) allows air pressure in all eight wheels to be
automatically adjusted from the driver’s station when the vehicle is stationary and
in motion.

• During normal vehicle operation, when the CTIS is turned on, it automatically checks tire pressure approximately
once every 15 minutes and adjusts tire pressure as required.

• The CTIS compensates for a slow leak in one or more tires. If a gross air leak is detected, tire is damaged and
continues to lose air pressure or a hose failure is detected downstream of the CTIS manifold, the annunciator panel
sounds an audible alarm, CTIS failure LED illuminates and the flat tire LED on the CTIS module flashes. The CTIS
automatically switches to run-flat mode, sending air to the tires in order to keep them inflated, this mode can be
cancelled by pressing the start button.

• If the vehicle speed surpasses the predetermined CTIS setting for approximately 30 seconds, the annunciator
panel sounds an audible alarm, CTIS failure LED illuminates and the orange over-speed LED on the CTIS control
module flashes. If the vehicle continues to surpass the predetermined CTIS setting for an additional 30 seconds, the
CTIS automatically adjusts the tire pressure to the next highest setting.
 OPERATING CENTRAL TIRE INFLATION
SYSTEM
1. Set AUTO MASTER and AUX MASTER switches to on position (WP 0042).
2. Start vehicle (WP 0077).
3. Allow vehicle pneumatic system to reach operating pressure above 86 psi (593 kPa).
4. When on/off toggle switch is set to on position, an LED illuminates showing the
selected tire pressure setting.
5. Rotate vehicle weight configuration rotary switch on CTIS control module to desired
position.
6. Rotate terrain setting rotary switch on CTIS control module to desired position. The
corresponding green LED at the right of the selected terrain setting icon illuminates
or flashes.
7. Press push-button start switch on the CTIS control module.
8. Observe LED that corresponds to the selected terrain setting. The LED flashes to
indicate that CTIS has been initiated.
9. If the CTIS failure LED illuminates and the annunciator panel sounds an audible
alarm, and the orange over-speed LED on the CTIS control module flashes, perform
the following:
 OPERATING CENTRAL TIRE INFLATION
SYSTEM-CONTROL MODULE
GRP 1- Circle GRP 2-Star GRP 3- Square

CTIS
On/Off
switch
 OPERATING CENTRAL TIRE
INFLATION SYSTEM-CONTROL
MODULE

1. The vehicle weight configuration rotary switch is a three-position rotary switch that can
be rotated to Weight Group One (circle), Weight Group Two (star) and Weight Group
Three (square), depending on Stryker Family of Vehicles (FOV) configuration.

2. Each position accommodates vehicle weights from combat weight with or without SLAT
to combat weight with Add-on Armor (AoA) and/or Mission Equipment Packages (MEPs).

3. For air transport operations, rotate vehicle weight configuration rotary switch to Weight
Group One (circle) position, set terrain rotary switch to highway and press start button. A
pressure setting of 81 psi (558 kpa) must be selected for air transport operations (and
must be included in Air Transport Work Package (WP) in the IETM).
 OPERATING CENTRAL TIRE INFLATION
SYSTEM-CONTROL MODULE
Highway
•where speeds of up to 75 mph (120 km/h) are possible
•used on all terrain until: Cross-country
- decrease in traction •where speeds do not exceed 44 mph(70 km/h)
- paved or hard-packed surfaces •used on tracks, trails, unimproved roads
- such as roads or highways, and gently rolling cross-country terrain,

Emergency Mud, Sand and Snow

•where speeds do not exceed 19 mph (30 km/h)
•where speeds do not exceed 9 mph (15 km/h)
•used on severe
•only be used if additional traction is required to prevent the
-cross-country terrain,
vehicle from harm
-mud, sand, deep snow and when fording
used if the vehicle is deeply mired in mud or snow and the largest
possible tire surface to ground contact is required
 INFLATED/DEFLATED TIRE MANUALLY

INITIAL SETUP: NOTE

Maintenance Level: Operator •Normal inflation or deflation of tires should

be accomplished by the Central Tire Inflation
Tools and Special Tools System (CTIS).
Inflator Assembly
• The following procedure is used when the
(NSN 4910-21-920-4694)
CTIS fails to operate.
Equipment conditions:
Wheels Chocked (WP 0087)

References
WP 0026
WP 0077
WP 0086
WP 0087
 INFLATED/DEFLATED TIRE MANUALLY
NOTE
Tire pressure is 81 psi (558 kPa) for highway operation, 47 psi (324 kPa)
for cross-country operation, 22 psi (152 kPa) for sand/mud/snow operation
or 18 psi (124 kPa) for emergency operation.

DEFLATE:
1. Remove tire valve cap from tire valve stem (5).
2. Using tire pressure gauge, check tire pressure.
3. Using reverse side of tire valve cap, press on tire valve stem (5) to release air pressure.
4. Using tire pressure gauge, check tire air pressure.
5. Repeat steps until correct air pressure is reached.
6. Install tire valve cap back on tire valve stem (5).
7. Repeat steps for each tire requiring deflation.
 INFLATED/DEFLATED TIRE MANUALLY

NOTE:

For all variants except

ESV, MEV and MCV,
Air reservoir the air hose can be
control valve attached at
two locations:
internally above the air
reservoir control valve
or externally
in the Power Entry
Panel (PEP). ESV, MEV
and MCV have the
external PEP
connection only.

*Location: L/S behind

the V/C next to J-Box
 INFLATED/DEFLATED TIRE MANUALLY

Power Entry
Panel (PEP)

Quick-release
coupling
INFLATED/DEFLATED TIRE MANUALLY
 INFLATED/DEFLATED TIRE MANUALLY
NOTE:
Power Entry
Tire pressure is 81 psi
Panel
(558 kPa) for highway
operation, 47 psi
Quick-disconnect (324 kPa)
coupling for cross-country
operation, 22 psi
(152 kPa) for
sand/mud/snow
operation
or 18 psi (124 kPa) for
emergency operation.
Valve Stem
RECOVERY
TYPES OF RECOVERY
 3 TYPES

SELF RECOVERY
QUICK RECOVERY
TOW RECOVERY
 SELF RECOVERY –
“Im in a bad place but can pull
myself out”
 QUICK RECOVERY-
“I need some assistance”
 TOW RECOVERY-
“Vehicle not running or damaged”
(Major issues needing assistance)
 3 TYPES

SELF RECOVERY – Winch

QUICK RECOVERY – Ropes
TOW RECOVERY - Bars
Winch and Fairlead
1. Self-recovery winch- mounted in a pocket behind the
driver’s hatch.

2. A series of pulleys and a fairlead system, allows winch

operation to be conducted from the front of the vehicle or
varies on locations depending on Stryker configuration.

3. A cover supports the weight of a Soldier and protects

the winch from maximum exposure to elements and/or a
fully exposed hazardous condition to Soldiers on top of
the vehicle.
damage
 Winch
Winch on Drivers Instrument Panel (DIP)
 Winch
Winch Toggle Switch on Power Distribution
Panel
Winch and Fairlead

Winch and Fairlead

WINCH REMOTE

TM 9-2355-311-10-2-1
 Winch Specifications

1.. Winch operates at speeds up to approximately 21 ft/min (6.5 m/min).

2. The winch remote control operating unit permits operation of the winch from the driver’s
station or from outside the vehicle at a distance of 32 ft (10 m).

3. Winch storage drum carries 181 ft (57 m) of special 5/8 in. (16 mm) galvanized wire
rope, of which approximately 151 ft (46 m) is usable from the nose of the vehicle.

4. The remote control operating unit uses two buttons to control the direction of the
winching operation

TM 9-2355-311-10-2-1
 Vehicle Recovery
TM 9-2355-311-10-2-1 cautions against using the
winch for recovery when the disabled vehicle is
equipped with add on armor.

IOT conduct self recovery using the winch you

will need the following equipment-
Winch remote operating unit
Two 30 ton shackle
One 12 ton shackle
One snatch block
One master link
One tow rope
 Vehicle Recovery
•Preparation-

1) Place gear range selector lever to N

position.
2) Engage parking brake.
3) Set winch enable toggle on accessory
panel switch to OFF position.
4) Set winch power toggle switch on
power distribution panel to OFF
position.
5) Remove remote operating unit and
extension cable from stowage.
6) Connect extension cable to either
bulkhead connector inside vehicle or
winch connector in power entry
panel.
 Vehicle Recovery
7) Set winch enable toggle switch to ON position on
accessory panel.
8) Set winch power toggle switch to ON position on power
distribution panel.
9) Set engine idle speed to 1500 rpm.
10) Depress fuel pedal until 1500 rpm is indicated on RPM
gauge.
11) Momentarily hold up on Hi Idle switch on engine control
panel.
12) Push on/ off push button switch on remote operating
unit, verify it is OFF.
13) Push on/ off push button switch on remote operating
unit, verify it is ON.
14) Push cable out button.
 Vehicle Recovery
•Have two assistants maintain tension on the cable
until sufficient cable has been released to wrap
around anchor and return to vehicle recovery lug.
•Push on/ off push button switch on remote
operating unit, verify it is OFF.
•Wrap tow rope around anchor point until both ends
of the tow rope are together and you can use a 30
ton shackle to connect the two ends. 
•Weave cable through pulley on snatch block.
•Attach master link to snatch block.
•Attach the other end of the master link to the 30 ton
shackle.
•Attach a 12 ton shackle to the end of the cable.
•Attach a 30 ton shackle to the appropriate recovery
lug on the vehicle.
•Attach the 12 ton shackle to the 30 ton shackle.
 Vehicle Recovery
•Recover the vehicle-
1) Push on/ off push button switch on remote operating unit, verify
it is ON.
2) Push rope in push button.
3) Maintain safe distance from cable in case of equipment failure.
4) Using a combination of winch and vehicle power continue until
recovery is complete.
5) Disassemble pulley system.
6) Push rope in push button.
7) Maintain tension on cable until cable end is flush with the front
fairlead assembly.
8) Push on/ off push button switch on remote operating unit, verify
it is OFF.
9) Momentarily push down on hi idle switch.
10) Return all equipment to stowage.
ROPES
 Vehicle Recovery

IOT tow a like vehicle with tow ropes

you will need:
2 tow ropes
4 30 ton shackles
T-case wrench
Chock blocks
 Vehicle Recovery

Preparation

1) Chock disabled vehicle.

2) Place gear range selector lever in N position on disabled
vehicle.
3) Using ground guides position towing vehicle in front of
disabled vehicle.
4) Place gear range selector lever in N position on towing
vehicle.
5) Engage parking brake on towing vehicle.
 Vehicle Recovey
•Hook up the vehicles-
1) Attach tow ropes from front, upper
recovery lugs on disabled vehicle in a
criss-cross pattern to rear, lower
recovery lugs of towing vehicle.
2) Remove planetary carrier shift
cylinder cover on transfer case.
3) Turn spindle nine turns clockwise to
disengage transfer case gears from
drive shaft.
4) Remove chocks from disabled vehicle
and close drivers hatch on disabled
vehicle
 Vehicle Recovery
•Tow the disabled vehicle-

1) Start engine on towing

vehicle and release park
brake on towing vehicle.
2) Move towing vehicle
forward to remove slack
from rope.
3) Tow disabled vehicle to
tactically desired location
where vehicle can be
repaired or moved to
another location.
4) Chock wheels of disabled
vehicle and remove tow
ropes and stow.
TOW BARS
 Vehicle Recovery

•IOT tow a like vehicle with tow bars

you will need-
–Two complete tow bars
–Tow pintle
–Transfer case wrench
–Chock blocks
–Adjustable wrench
–Service and supply air hoses
–Emergency power cable
 Vehicle Recovery
•Preparation-
1) Position towing vehicle in front of disabled
vehicle.
2) Place gear range selector lever in N position on
towing vehicle.
3) Engage parking brake on towing vehicle.
4) Open Ramp door on towing vehicle.
5) Install tow pintle.
6) Place gear range selector lever in N position on
disabled vehicle.
7) Remove pin from shackle on lower towing lug at
front corners of disabled vehicle.
 Vehicle Recovery
•Hook up the vehicles-
 

1) Attach tow bar to front of disabled vehicle.

2) Remove cotter pin from towing pintle on towing
vehicle.
3) Pull latch and lift pintle Jaw of pintle hook open.
4) Back the towing vehicle so the pintle hook just contacts
the tow bar.
5) Close Jaw of pintle hook.
6) Install cotter pin from towing pintle on towing vehicle.
7) Connect the service and supply lines to the towing
vehicle.
8) Connect the service and supply lines to the disabled
vehicle.
9) Connect electrical connectors to both vehicles
Vehicle Recovery
 Vehicle Recovery
•Secure front hatch on disabled vehicle.
•Remove planetary carrier shift cylinder
cover on transfer case on disabled vehicle.
•Turn spindle nine turns clockwise to
disengage transfer case gears from drive
shaft.
•Secure disabled vehicle.
•Recheck all towing equipment before
moving disabled vehicle.
•Push in and hold the red trailer brake knob
until it locks in position on the towing
vehicle.
 Vehicle Recovery

•Tow the disabled vehicle-

1) Release park brake.
2) Place gear range selector lever to desired position.
3) Drive forward 30ft ensuring that system is operating
properly.
4) Tow disabled vehicle to desired flat location.
5) Engage park brake of towing vehicle.
6) Place chocks under wheels of disabled vehicle.
7) Disconnect tow bar and stow.
8) Disconnect service air lines and electrical connector
and stow.