REAR AXLE SLACK ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY

TM9-2320-270-20-2

REAR AXLE SLACK ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY

This task covers:

c. Installation (page 4-626)

a. Removal (page 4-624)

d. Adjustment (page 4-627)

b. Inspection/Replacement (page 4-626)

INITIAL SETUP

Materials/Parts

Tools

Cotter pin, slack adjuster clevis pin

Hammer, machinist's ball-peen, two

Grease, (LO 9-2320-270-12)

ounce

Tag, marking (item 18, appendix C)

Handle, ratchet, 3/8-inch drive

Pliers, long-nose

Equipment Condition

Punch, center, 1/8-inch

Socket, 9/16-inch, 3/8-inch drive

Wheels blocked (TM 9-2320-270-10).

Spring brake released

(TM9-2320-270-10).

ACTION

REMARKS

ITEM

LOCATION

REMOVAL

NOTE

Steps in this task are the same for all four rear brake slack adjusters. Right rear wheel

is shown.

Using socket and handle, turn adjusting

Adjusting screw (2)

1. Slack adjuster (1)

screw counterclockwise until all tension

is relieved.

a. Using pliers, take out.

Cotter pin (4)

2. Clevis pin (3)

b. Get rid of cotter pin (4).

Take out.

Clevis pin (3)

3. Clevis (5) to slack

adjuster (1)

a. Using hammer and punch, tap on ends

Snapring (7)

4. Slack adjuster (1)

until loose.

to camshaft (6)

b. Using screwdriver, pry off.

4-624