TM-9-2330-335-14-P
SEMITRAILER, TACTICAL, BREAKBULK/CONTAINER TRANSPORTER, 22-1/2 TON, RESET M871R, M871A1R AND M871A2R
TECHNICAL MANUAL; FIELD AND SUSTAINMENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL (INCLUDES REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST)
SEPTEMBER 2008
TM-9-2330-335-14-P - Page 213 of 640
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ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE
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AIR BRAKE CHAMBERS REPLACEMENT
Removal, Installation
WARNING
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Disassembly of air brake chambers in NOT authorized. When inspecting or caging air brake
chambers, do not position yourself in front of, or in line with, the chamber. Failure to follow this
warning may result in injury or death to personnel.
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Discarded air brake chambers must be safely and properly disposed of. They should be disarmed
prior to disposal. Failure to disarm assembly prior to disposal may, in time, result in spontaneous
release of the spring chamber and its contents, causing death, personal injury, and/or property
damage.
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Before performing any work on the spring brake system, chock the wheels front and rear to prevent
semitrailer movement. Failure to follow this warning may result in injury or death to personnel.
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Wear protective goggles when underneath trailer. Failure to comply may result in injury to
personnel.
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All brake chambers must be caged before working on the brake system to prevent serious injury to
personnel and damage to equipment.
NOTE
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See WP 0096 for technical data on air brake system. See WP 0110 for technical data on automatic
slack adjusters.
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There are four air brake chambers and they are removed and installed the same way. This procedure
covers one air brake chamber.
INITIAL SETUP
Maintenance Level
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Organizational
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Tools and Special Tools
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Tool kit, general mechanic’s (Item 4, WP 0082)
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Jack stands
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Materials/Parts
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Cotter pin (4)
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Locknut (8)
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References
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WP 0096
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WP 0106
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WP 0110
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Equipment Conditions
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Landing legs down
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Semitrailer disconnected from prime mover
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Tires chocked
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Ground boards emplaced
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Air reservoirs drained (WP 0018)
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