TM-9-2320-285-24-1

TRUCK TRACTOR, YARD TYPE, 43,500 LB GVW, DED, 4X2, ARMY MODEL M878A1

TECHNICAL MANUAL; ORGANIZATIONAL, DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL

OCTOBER 1985

TM-9-2320-285-24-1 - Page 617 of 987

TM 9-2320-285-24-1

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AIR BRAKE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE (CONT)

d.

Brake Air Chambers.

(1) Front Axle Brakes Air Chambers.

STEP

LOCATION

ITEM

ACTION

REMARKS

INSTALLATION (cont)

9

Axle end

a.

Collet nut (1)

Tighten

Hand-tighten against spider;

then use drift and hammer

to tighten an additional

3/16 turn

b.

Connections

Inspect

Check for leaks; tighten as

necessary

10

Instrument

Key switch

Turn off

panel

11

Axle end

Wheel and tire

Install

Para 2-57

NOTE

Repeat steps 1 thru 11 for remaining front axle brakes air chamber.

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