TM-9-2320-361-34
2-1/2-TON, 6x6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)
TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE
MAY 1992
TM-9-2320-361-34 - Page 269 of 764
TM 9-2320-361-34
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11-2. PARKING AND SERVICE BRAKEDRUM REPAIR (Contd)
a. Cleaning and Inspection
WARNING
●
Do not
use
compressed air or dry brush for cleaning when
working in areas of vehicle where asbestos brake lining dust may
accumulate. Remove asbestos dust and other residue from these
areas using a soft bristle brush or cloth soaked with water.
Breathing asbestos dust may cause injury to personnel.
●
Drycleaning
solvent
is flammable and will not be used near open
flame. Use only in well-ventilated places. Failure to do so may
result in injury or death to personnel.
1. Wash
parking or service brakedrums (1) or
(2)
with water and sofi bristle brush. Allow to air dry.
Clean with drycleaning solvent.
2. Inspect parking or service brakedrums (1) or (2) for warps or cracks. Replace if warped or cracked.
3. Inspect
parking or service brakedrums (1) or (2) for scores or pits. If scored or pitted, measure
inside diameter.
a.
Replace parking brakedrum (1) if inside diameter is greater than 13.41 in. (34.06 cm).
b. Replace
service brakedrum (2) if inside diameter is greater than 15.0 in. (38.1 cm).
4. If
inside diameter is less than 13.41 in. (34.06 cm) for parking brakedrum (1) or less than
15.0 in. (38. 1 cm) for service brakedrum (2), repair (1) or (2), as necessary.
b. Repair
1. Remove scores or pits from parking brakedrum (1) or service brakedmm (2)
by machining
(TM9-4910-482-10).
2.
If parking brakedrum (1) or service brakedrum (2) were machined, measure inside diameter. If
inside diameter measurement is greater than limits, replace parking brakedrum (1) or service
brakedrum (2).
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