TM-9-2320-361-20

2-1/2-TON, 6x6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE

OCTOBER 1991

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8-7. SERVICE BRAKESHOES MAINTENANCE (Contd)

WARNING

Do not use a dry brush or compressed air to clean brakeshoes.

There may be asbestos dust on brakeshoes which can be dangerous

to your health if you breathe it. (Brakeshoes must be wet, and soft

bristle brush must be used.)

NOTE

The replacement procedure for front and rear service brakeshoes

are done the same way. This procedure covers the front service

brakes.

If any brakeshoes are to be replaced, replace all brakeshoes on

both ends of an axle.

a. Removal

1. Remove brakeshoe return spring (24) from brakeshoes (2) and (19).

2. Remove two nuts (7), washers (6), anti-rattle springs (4), washers (3), and upper (long) guide pins (1)

from backing plate (5). Discard nuts (7), washers (6), and guide pins (1).

3. Remove two nuts (10), washers (11), lower (short) guide pins (20), and retainer washers (18) from

backing plate (5). Discard nuts (10), washers (11), and guide pins (20).

4. Remove two slotted retainers (22) and washers (23) from two anchor pins (21). Discard slotted

retainers (22).

5. Remove two brakeshoes (2) and (19), retainer washers (17), and felt washers (14) from anchor

pins (21), backing plate (5), and wheel cylinder pushrods (8).

6. Remove two cams (16), springs (15), and acdjusting pins (9) from backing plate (5).

7. Remove two nuts (12), washers (13), and anchor pins (21) from backing plate (5).

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