TM-9-2320-361-24-1

2-1/2 TON, 6X6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS

TECHNICAL MANUAL; FIELD AND SUSTAINMENT MAINTENANCE PART 1 OF 2

AUGUST 2006

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PARKING BRAKESHOE MAINTENANCE (Contd)

INSTALLATION

1.

Install inner brakeshoe (9), outer brakeshoe (7), and lever (6) on brakedrum (10).

2.

Install spacer(s) (17) and screw (8) on outer brakeshoe (7) and bracket (15) with jamnut (16) until

measurement is 0.0625 in. (1.6 mm) between inside edge of brakedrum (10) and inner

brakeshoe (9). Do not tighten jamnut (16).

3.

Install adjustment screw (5) and jamnut (13) on bracket (14).

4.

Install spring (12) on adjustment screw (5) and outer brakeshoe (7). Tighten jamnut (13).

5.

Install threaded end (1) of brake cable (11) through eye of lever (6) and install nut (2) up to

marked location on threaded end (1).

6.

Install spring (3) on lever (6) and bracket (4).

7.

Operate parking brake handle in cab several times ending in released position.

8.

Make sure outer brakeshoe (7) and lever (6) rotate easily on screw (8) without side-to-side wobble.

Tighten screw (8) as necessary to prevent wobble, and tighten jamnut (16).