Rear Axle Brakes.

TM 9-2320-285-24-1

2-50.

SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE (CONT)

b. Rear Axle Brakes.

This task covers:

a. Removal/Disassembly

d. Repair

b. Cleaning

e. Reassembly/Installation

c. Inspection

INITIAL SETUP

Tools

Personnel Required

No. 1 Common Organizational Maintenance

Two Wheel Vehicle Mechanics MOS 63B

Tool Kit

Hammer

References

Socket wrench set

LO 9-2320-285-12

Retaining ring pliers

(M878A1 Lubrication Order)

Safety glasses

Lubricating kit

Equipment Condition

Automotive Mechanic's Tool Kit

Paragraph

Condition Description

Brake repair pliers

Diagonal cutting pliers

Parked on level surface,

Pliers

engine off, and parking brake

Arbor press

applied.

Brass rod

Front wheels blocked.

Rear of chassis raised, with

Materials/Parts

jack stands in position.

Cleaning

2-57

Rear wheels and tires removed.

solvent

Item 1, Appendix C

2-51a

Brake air lines removed.

Clean cloths

Item 2, Appendix C

2-51d(2)

Brake air chambers removed.

Grease

Item 3, Appendix C

2-44a

Rear axle housing drained;

Soft lockwire

Item 5, Appendix C

drain plug installed.

Axle lubricant

Item 6, Appendix C

2-44b

Rear axle shafts, hubs, and

Oil seal

FSCM 78500 PN A1205V1556

drums removed.

Block of wood

STEP

LOCATION

ITEM

ACTION

REMARKS

REMOVAL/DISASSEMBLY

WARNING

Brake linings contain asbestos fibers. Do not generate dust when working on brake system. Do not

remove dust or dirt with compressed air because serious bodily harm may result from breathing asbestos

dust.

Rear axle

a. Six capscrews

Remove

Support dust shield (31)

end, left

(29)

hand side

b. Dust shield

Remove

(31)

c. Spring (1)

Unhook and

Use brake repair pliers.

remove

Support lower shoe and

lining assembly (9)

2-548