Diagnose the Central Tire

Inflation System (CTIS)

M1074 PLS
M1078 LMTV
 Characteristics of the CTIS
Designed to improve traction under different driving condition and to maximize
mobility without sacrificing tire life.

Air for the CTIS is received from the number 1 air tank. The Air Compressor produces
the air. The air then travels through the Governor where it is maintained between 105
and 125 PSI. It then travels through the Air Dryer where moisture is removed and then
to the number 1 air tank and the rest of the system. LMTV
Air Tank
Air Dryer
The CTIS Automatically adjust the pressure in all the tires to correspond to the rotary
switch selected on the PLS or selected condition at the CTIS Electronic Control Unit.

If the CTIS can maintain the tire pressure in one or more leaking tires, the mission can
be completed before repairs are made. However, it should not be used to maintain tire
pressure in a leaking tire.

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 Characteristics of the CTIS
Powered through the ignition switch and is operational only when the ignition switch is on.
Air is supplied to the CTIS by truck air system (Directly from the Wet Tank).

Has 4 setting positions: PLS has Highway, Cross-country, Mud, Snow and Ice, and
Emergency. The FMTV has Highway, Cross-country, Sand, Emergency and Run-flat.
Each has a maximum allowable speed limit).
The CTIS increases tire inflation pressure when vehicle speed exceeds the allowable speed
for each setting. When an increase in speed is required, you must maintain the lower speed
until the tires are re-inflated to the correct air pressure.

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CTIS Main Components
M1074/PLS

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 CTIS Component Identification
Highway Setting-Front wheels 61PSI,
Rear wheels 70PSI, Speed 55 MPH

Control Module
Cross Country Setting-Front Control Knob
wheels 36PSI, Rear wheels Used to make
46PSI, Speed 40 MPH selection for different
driving conditions
Sand, Snow and mud Setting-Front
wheels 26PSI, Rear wheels 31PSI,
Speed 12 MPH

Emergency Setting-Front
wheels 20PSI, Rear wheels
20PSI, Speed 5 MPH
Deactivation Switch Note: Do not move rotary switch to change
CTIS settings while the wheels are slipping or
Provides shut down of
turning a corner. Damage to driveline may
CTIS if there is a
occur.
failure.
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 CTIS Component Identification With CTIS Manifold

Pressure Switch
Front CTIS Manifold cover installed

located next to
Deflation Valve
Connector to Pressure Switch
Deflation Valve
Deflation Orifice -
located inside deflation
valve.
Pressure Relief Valve
Inflation Valve
Pressure Transducer
Converts pressure into an Quick Release Valve
electrical signal
Rear (Auxiliary) Manifold,
(located in rear of vehicle
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with out pressure switch)
 CTIS Component Identification
Front CTIS
Manifold

Rear CTIS
Manifold

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CTIS Component Identification
CTIS Air Supply
Hoses

Air Seals
located inside
hub assembly.

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 CTIS Component Identification
CTIS Air
Supply Hoses Brush Guard Installed

CTIS Wheel Valve Steel CTIS Air

Delivery Tubes
NOTE:Shop air should
not be used because it 9
could be contaminated
 M1078 CTIS

Note: The CTIS systems of the PLS and LMTV

operate generally the same, but the components are
slightly different in design.

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 CTIS Main Components
Electronic Control Unit (ECU) Run Flat
Located in Cab Checks Tire Pressure every
15 seconds.
compartment Supplied air pressure
from wet tank to bring tire to
proper pressure.
High Way (HWY)
Max Speed 55MPH Note: Run Flat limited to ten
Tire Pressure 55psi minute. Run Flat mode button
must be pressed again or
CTIS system will shut down.

Emergency
Cross Country (X-C) Max Speed 5MPH
Max Speed 40MPH Tire Pressure 14psi
Tire Pressure 33psi
Sand
Max Speed 12MPH
Tire Pressure 20psi 11
 Components Conti-
Manifold Valve Assembly
Located in Cab
compartment
(Passenger Side)
Delivery Port

Pressure Transducer
Converts pressure
into an electrical
signal 12
 Quick Release Valve

Air Supply Line

Delivery
Deliver

Exhaust

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 CTIS Wheel Valve
Kneeling Valve

CTIS Wheel Valve Delivery Hose

To Tire
Vent Screw

Hose From CTIS

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Air Seals
CTIS Air
Supply Hoses

Air Seals
located inside
hub assembly

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 Check on Learning
Q. On the PLS, where is the power supplied from, for the CTIS system?
Ans. The ignition switch.
Q. What is the purpose for CTIS?
Ans. The CTIS is designed to improve traction under different driving conditions and to
maximize mobility over all types of terrain without sacrificing tire life.
Q. What powers the CTIS on a M1074 PLS?
Ans. The CTIS system is powered through the ignition switch and is operational only
when the ignition switch is on.
Q. On the PLS, the CTIS system has how many settings?
Ans. 4- Highway Cross Country Sand, Snow and Mud Emergency.
Q. At which point must the Run Flat mode, on the LMTV, be reset?
Ans. After ten minutes of operation.

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 Perform Diagnoses on the
Central Tire Inflation System
(CTIS)

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