TM 9-2330-297-14&P
SLACK ADJUSTER - CONTINUED
ACTION
LOCATION
ITEM
REMARKS
REMOVAL - CONTINUED
2.
Slack adjuster
Cotter pin (1)
a
Using cutting pliers, remove and discard
and pin (2)
cotter pin (1).
b. Remove pin (2).
3.
Camshaft
Retaining ring (3),
a. Using retaining ring pliers, remove
washer (4) and slack
ring (3).
adjuster (5)
b. Using hammer, remove slack adjuster
(5).
INSTALLATION
4.
Camshaft
Slack adjuster (5),
a. Place slack adjuster (5) and washer (4)
washer (4) and
on camshaft (6).
retaining ring (3)
b. Using retaining ring pliers, install
ring (3).
ADJUSTMENT
NOTE
Slack adjuster must be adjusted initially so that, In its free state, it makes an angle with the brake
chamber rod of slightly more than 90 degrees
5.
Slack adjuster
Adjusting nut (7)
Using an adjustable wrench, turn in the
direction necessary to obtain a slack ad-
juster to brake chamber rod angle of slightly
more than 90 degrees.
6.
Brake chamber
Clevis yoke (8) and
a. Using 13116-inch open-end and ad-
locknut (9)
justable wrenches, loosen locknut (9).
b. Turn clevis yoke in the required direction
so that it lines up with the hole in slack
adjuster (5).
c. Tighten locknut (9).
7.
Pin (2) and new
a. Install pin (2).
cotter pin (1)
b. Using cutting pliers, install cotter
pin (1).
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