Front Axle Brakes Air Chambers

TM 9-2320-285-24-1

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AIR BRAKE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE (CONT)

Brake Air Chambers.

(1) Front Axle Brakes Air Chambers.

STEP LOCATION

ITEM

ACTION

REMARKS

DISASSEMBLY

Non-

a. Plug (13)

Remove

From air chamber mounted at

pressure

rear of wheel end

housing

b. Nut (2) and

Remove

(6)

bolt (3)

c. Ring clamp (4)

Spread; remove

d. Pressure hous-

Separate

ing (5) and

non-pressure

housing (6)

e. Diaphragm (7),

Remove from

push rod

housings

assembly (8),

(5 and 6)

and wedge

guide (9)

NOTE

Do not remove rivets (10), retainer (11), or boot (12) unless necessary for replacement.

CLEANING

a. Diaphragm (7)

Clean

Use clean cloth, moistened

with detergent

b. Non-pressure

Clean

Wipe with clean dry cloth

housing (6)

and retainer

(11)

WARNING

Dry cleaning solvent (P-D-680), used to clean parts is toxic and flammable. Wear protective

goggles and gloves and use only in a well ventilated area. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and

clothes and don't breathe vapors. Do not use near open flame or excessive heat and don't

smoke when using it. Failure to do so could cause serious injury. If you become dizzy while

using cleaning solvent, get fresh air and medical attention immediately. If contact with skin or

clothes is made, flush with large amounts of water. If contact with eyes is made, wash eyes

with water and seek medical aid immediately.

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