TM-9-2330-202-13-P

TRAILER, CARGO, 3/4-TON, 2-WHEEL: M101A1, M101A2 AND M101A3; TRAILER, CHASSIS, 3/4-TON, 2-WHEEL: M116A1 AND M116A2; TRAILER, CHASSIS, 1-TON, 2-WHEEL: M116A3

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR AND FIELD MAINTENANCE MANUAL INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST

DECEMBER 2011

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FIELD MAINTENANCE

SERVICE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT (ALL EXCEPT M101A1 AND M116A1)

INITIAL SETUP:

Tools and Special Tools

Tool Kit, General Mechanic's

(WP

0115, Table 1, Item 1)

References

WP

0005

WP

0043

ADJUSTMENT

WARNING

Trailer must be supported by blocking or support stands placed under axle or frame

throughout maintenance procedure. Failure to comply may result in death or injury to

personnel. Seek medical attention in the event of an injury.

NOTE

The procedure for adjusting service brake is the same for roadside and curbside.

1.

Apply handbrake (WP

0005). Chock wheel assembly (Figure 1, Item 1) on opposite side of service brake

being adjusted.

2.

Raise axle (Figure 1, Item 2) on side being adjusted until wheel assembly (Figure 1, Item 1) is off the ground.

1

2

M116_M101_084A

Figure 1.

Raising Wheel Assembly.

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