TM-9-2330-238-14

CHASSIS, SEMITRAILER: 6-TON, 4-WHEEL M295A1; SEMITRAILER, VAN: EXPANSIBLE, 6-TON, 4-WHEEL M313; SEMITRAILER, VAN: SHOP, FOLDING SIDES, 6-TON, 4-WHEEL M447 AND M447C; SEMITRAILER, VAN: REPAIR PARTS, SHOP EQUIPMENT, 6-TON, 4-WHEEL M749; SEMITRAILER, VAN: REPAIR PARTS STORAGE, 6-TON, 4-WHEEL M750

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S, ORGANIZATIONAL, DIRECT SUPPORT, AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL

JULY 1992

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4-38. BRAKESHOE REPLACEMENT (Con’t).

b.

CLEANING AND INSPECTION

WARNING

Dry cleaning solvent, P-D-680, is toxic and flammable. Always wear protective goggles

and gloves, and use only in a well-ventilated area. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and

clothes, and DO NOT breathe vapors. DO NOT use near open flame or excessive heat.

The solvent’s flash point is 100 °F-138°F (38° C-59° C). If you become dizzy while

using cleaning solvent, immediately get fresh air and medical help. If solvent contacts

eyes, immediately wash your eyes and get medical aid.

1.

Clean all metal parts with dry cleaning solvent, then dry thoroughly.

2.

Inspect internal lever and connecting link for cracks, bends, or breaks. Replace if necessary.

3.

Inspect brakeshoes and brakeshoe return springs for cracks, breaks, excessive wear, or other damage.

Replace if necessary.

c.

INSTALLATION

1.

Install four spring pins (8), new Iockwasher (10), and nuts (11) in brakeshoes (9 and 18) if previously removed,

2.

Position rear brakeshoe (18) on backing plate (14) and install capscrew (20), new Iockwasher (2 and 16),

flatwasher (3), sleeve spacer (4), bracket (1 7), and nut (15).

3.

Install internal lever (19) on rear brakeshoe spring pin (8).

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