TM-9-2320-428-10
TRUCK, CARGO, 8X8, M977
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL
JUNE 2009
TM-9-2320-428-10 - Page 536 of 1072
RELEASE BRAKES
WARNING
Ensure brake chamber is caged while releasing brakes. Spring is under
2,500 lbs (1 135 kg) tension. Failure to comply may result in injury or death
to personnel.
NOTE
Driver side brake chamber on No. 4 axle is shown. Steps are same for
No. 4 axle passenger side and No. 3 axle.
1.
Remove dust cap (1) from brake chamber (2).
TWO NUTS
ONE NUT
Figure 2.
NOTE
There are two types of brake chambers: older vehicles have two nuts,
newer vehicles have one nut.
2.
Remove either one or two nuts (3) (as applicable), washer (4), and release-bolt (5)
from bracket (6).
3.
Insert release-bolt (5) into brake chamber (2).
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