TM 9-2330-383-14&P
5-6. REAR AXLE (CONT)
q. Remove caps and reconnect air hoses to brake chambers.
r. Apply anti-seize tape to threads and reconnect air hoses to brake chambers
and air bags.
END OF TASK
5-7. BRAKE DRUMS
This task covers:
a. Inspection
b. Repair
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
Brake drum lathe
Materials/Parts
Cleaning compound (item 3, appendix E)
Wiping rag (item 12, appendix E)
INSPECTION
a. Inspect machined surface texture of drum for grooves, cuts, scoring, surface
cracks and out-of-roundness.
b. Measure inner diameter of drum. If inside diameter of drum is greater than
16.620 inches, replace it. If inside diameter is less than 16.620 inches, and
any defects are found, drum must be turned (machined).
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