TM 9-2330-386-14&P
4-32 SPRING BRAKE CHAMBERS (CONT) .
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c.
Testing.
(1) Charge semitrailer air system.
( 2 ) Apply soapy water to clamp bands (15)
o n brake chamber and to hose fittings
( 1 6 ) at brake chamber. No leakage is
permitted. If leakage is seen at clamp
bands, r e p l a c e b r a k e c h a m b e r . I f
leakage is seen at hose fittings,
tighten hose fitting or replace hose.
( 3 ) Remove wheel chocks and stow in
brackets.
TASK ENDS HERE
4 - 3 3 AIR COUPLINGS (GLADHANDS).
This task covers removal and installation.
INITIAL SETUP
E q u i p m e n t Condition
Tools
References
General mechanics tool kit
Para. 3-6 Drain cocks open.
Material/Parts
S e a l i n g compound (item 12, Appendix E)
S o a p (item 17, Appendix E)
NOTE
This procedure is typical for both gladhands.
a. R e m o v a l .
CAUTION
Don't allow nose plate to drop or hang by wires. Support
n o s e plate to prevent damage to wires, connectors, and
tubing.
(1) Remove four capscrews (1) and carefully pull nose plate (2) away from
frame. Support nose plate (2).
(2) Press collar (3) against fitting (4) and pull tubing (5) from fitting (4).
(3) Remove fitting (4) from bushing (13).
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