TM 9-2330-235-14&P
4-36. AIRBRAKE CHAMBER REPAIR.
This Task Covers:
a. Disassembly
c
Assembly
b. Inspection
Initial Setup:
Equipment Conditions:
Materials/Parts:
Airbrake chamber removed (para 4-33 or 4-34)
One preformed packing
Sixteen lockwashers
Tools/Test Equipment:
General mechanic's tool kit
Common no 1 shop set
a. DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove collar (1) from airbrake chamber.
WARNING
Use caution when disassembling airbrake chamber Spring inside airbrake chamber
is under tension Failure to follow this warning may cause components inside
airbrake chamber to fly apart, causing injury to personnel.
2. Place airbrake chamber in a vise. Remove 16 nuts (2), lockwashers (3), and bolts (8) securing cover (7) to body
(4). Discard lockwashers.
3. Separate body (4), cover (7), and diaphragm (6) Remove spring (5) and rod (9).
4. Remove preformed packing (11) and spring retainer (10) from rod (9) Discard preformed packing.
b. INSPECTION
1. Inspect all parts for cracks, breaks, corrosion, or other damage.
2. Replace all damaged parts.
c. ASSEMBLY
WARNING
Use caution when assembling airbrake chamber Spring inside airbrake chamber
will be placed under tension Failure to follow this warning may cause components
inside airbrake chamber to fly apart, causing injury to personnel.
1. Install spring retainer (10) and new preformed packing (11) on rod (9)
2. Assembly body (4), spring (5), rod (9) with assembled parts, diaphragm (6), and cover (7) Secure in a vise
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