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

TECHNICAL MANUAL; FIELD AND SUSTAINMENT MAINTENANCE PART 1 OF 2

AUGUST 2006

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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.

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 adjusting pins (9) from backing plate (5).

7.

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