TM-9-2320-273-34

TRUCK TRACTOR, LINE HAUL; LIGHT EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER; TRUCK CHASSIS; MEDIUM EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER

TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE

DECEMBER 1980

TM-9-2320-273-34 - Page 593 of 801

TM9-2320-273-34

The spring brake air chamber employs a

spring with high forces. Extreme care

should be used to service this air chamber

only as outlined in the following procedure.

Deviating from this procedure may result

in injury as a result of the high spring

force. DO NOT ATTEMPT DISASSEMBLY

UNTIL YOU HAVE READ AND UNDER-

STAND THE FOLLOWING INSTRUC-

TIONS. DO NOT uncage the compression

spring with the spring brake chamber re-

moved from the assembly. The spring

free length is greater than the release stud

length. If smite of the spring brake

housing, compression spring, or pressure

plate is required, replace with a spring

brake assembly.

(1) Remove the plug (fig. 14-46).

(2) Remove the nut, washer, and release stud.

Figure 14-46. Release Stud Removal/installation.

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14-44

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WARNING