TM 9-2330-235-14&P
4-20.
HANDBRAKE CABLE MAINTENANCE (M514).
This Task Covers:
a. Removal
c.
Installation
b. Inspection
d.
Adjustment
Initial Setup:
Equipment Conditions:
Materials/Parts:
Two cotter pins
Trailer parked on level surface with handbrakes
Two lockwashers
Tools/Test Equipment:
General mechanic's tool kit
Common no. 1 shop set
Floor jack
a.
REMOVAL
WARNING
If trailer is not coupled to towing vehicle, ensure that wheels are securely choked. Failure
to do so may cause trailer to roll, resulting In Injury to personnel or damage to equipment.
1. Release handbrake lever (24) for handbrake cable being removed.
2. Remove cotter pin (7), straight pin (8), and disconnect clevis (6) from toggle link (24). Discard cotter pin.
disconnect clevis (16) from toggle link (15). Discard cotter pin.
3. Remove cotter pin (18),straight pin (17) and
disconnect clevis (16) from toggle link (15).
Discard cotter pin,
4. Remove two bolts (23) and strap (22).
clamp (19). Discard lockwashers.
clamp (2) from backing plate (5). Remove front
and rear wire rope assembles (9 and 14) from
frame. Discard lockwashers.
7. Loosen two nuts (1 1 and 13).
Remove
turnbuckle (12) from front wire rope assembly (9)
and rear wire rope assembly (14).
8. Remove nut (11) and slotted washer (10) from
front wire rope assembly (9). Remove nut (13)
from rear wire rope assembly (14).
b.
INSPECTION
Inspect wire rope assemblies for frayed or broken strands. Replace wire rope assemblies if strands are frayed or broken.
TA505000
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