TM 9-2330-211-14&P
4-22. BRAKESHOES-MAJOR ADJUSTMENT
This Task Covers:
Major Adjustment
Initial Setup:
Equipment Conditions:
Tools/Test Equipment:
Chock blocks installed (para 2-5).
Gage, feeler
Air released from system (para 3-8).
Screwdriver, flat-tip
Wheel and tire assemblies removed (para 3-9).
Wrench, open-end, 7/16 in.
Wrench, open-end, 5/8 in.
Wrench, open-end, 1 1/8 in.
ACTION
LOCATION
ITEM
REMARKS
MAJOR ADJUSTMENT
NOTE
A major adjustment must be performed after new
brakeshoe linings are Installed.
All four bra keshoes are adjusted the same way. Only
one Is covered In this procedure.
1.
Upper anchor
Nut (5)
Using 1 1/8 In. wrench, unscrew partway.
pin (6)
2.
Drum (2)
Inspection hole (3)
a.
Rotate drum (2) until Inspection hole (3) is 1 1/2 In.
(3.81 cm) above upper anchor pin (6).
b.
Put 0.050 in. (1.27 mm) feeler gage Into
inspection hole (3) to check clearance between
surface of drum (2) and brakeshoe lining (1).
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