TM 9-2330-390-14&P
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CAGING AND UNCAGING BRAKES (Con’t).
5.
DO NOT overtighten nut on caging stud or pressure plate Inside airbrake chamber will
be damaged.
Tighten nut (5) on caging stud (2) until distance
“X” is 3 in. (7.62 cm).
b.
UNCAGING
1.
Remove nut (5) and washer (4) from caging stud (2) to uncage (manually apply) brakes.
2.
Remove caging stud (2) from key hole (7).
3.
Install caging stud (2) washer (4) and nut (5) in storage slot (3).
4.
Install dust plug (6) in key hole (7).
Follow-on Tasks:
• Close air reservoir draincock (see paragraph 3-6).
• Connect intervehicular air hoses (see paragraph 2-11).
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