TM-9-2330-324-14-P

TRAILER, CARGO: 1-1/2-TON, 2-WHEEL, M105A3

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S, ORGANIZATIONAL, DIRECT SUPPORT, AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL (INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST)

JULY 2002

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SERVICE BRAKE ASSEMBLY MAINTENANCE—Continued

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ADJUSTMENT—Continued

4.

If a drag is present, check to see if drum (hub) has been overtightened. Re-assemble bearings and

drum so that wheel turns freely (WP 0039 00).

5.

On passenger (right) side of trailer, turn upper brakeshoe adjusting bolt (36) counterclockwise until

a slight drag is felt, then back off 4 full turns to allow wheel to turn freely with no drag. Wheel should

make several rotations by itself before coming to a stop. Repeat for lower brakeshoe adjusting bolt

(37).

6.

On driver (left) side of trailer, turn upper brakeshoe adjusting bolt (36) clockwise until a slight drag is

felt, then back off 4 full turns to allow wheel to turn freely with no drag. Wheel should make several

rotations by itself before coming to a stop. Repeat for lower brakeshoe adjusting bolt (37).

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NOTE

After an initial break-in period, brakes may need to be re-adjusted. If

required, repeat steps 1 through 6.

FOLLOW-ON TASKS

1.

Bleed brakes if axle hydraulic lines were disconnected from backing plate (WP 0038 00).

2.

Adjust handbrake linkage and cables (WP 0032 00).

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