TM 9-2330-379-14&P
SERVICE BRAKE ASSEMBLY - CONTINUED
ACTION
LOCATION
ITEM
REMARKS
REASSEMBLY
WARNING
If the rear wheels are being worked on, the power
spring in the spring brake chamber must be caged
before attempting to install the air chamber and
wedge assemblies in the rear wheel brake
assembly or before performing any maintenance
on the rear wheel brake assemblies, to avoid
possible personnel injury.
CAUTION
Do not clean any rubber parts (plunger seals or
gaskets) using solvent.
1
Plunger
Plunger housing
a.
Thoroughly inspect and clean all
housing
(1) and adjust-
parts including the plunger housing
components
ing bolt
(1), seal bores, and shoe rest
threads (2)
pads.
b.
Clean the plunger parts and adjusting
bolt threads (2) with a wire brush to
remove caked on dirt and corrosion.
2
Plunger seals
a.
Carefully inspect plunger seals (3)
(3) and angled
for tears, cuts, or deterioration and
plunger roller
replace if necessary.
faces (4)
b.
Check angled plunger roller faces (4)
for pits, grooves, or nicks and
replace if necessary.
CAUTION
Seals should not be assembled into housing
first. Doing so would result in complete lack
of sealing of internal plunger housing
components.
NOTE
The brakes have two adjusting plungers on one
side and two anchor (solid) plungers on the
other side of the spider assembly as seen when
facing the brake release springs. DO NOT MIX
THE PLUNGER TYPES DURING REASSEMBLY
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