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

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COMBINATION SPRING BRAKE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS - CONTINUED

Mounting Spring Brake to Mounting Bracket

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CAUTION

Always mount brake chamber directly to bracket. If a reinforcement plate is necessary, see

Attachment Guidelines

in this work package for plate attachment. DO NOT insert spacers, washers,

or shims between mounting bracket and brake housing (Figure 11). Consult the bracket

manufacturer for your application if a reinforcement plate may be necessary.

NOTE

In some cases it may be necessary to rotate air ports.

When attaching spring brakes to mounting brackets, the following checks and instructions should be performed:

1.

Mounting brackets must be inspected to assure that bracket surface is free from debris, burrs, cracks, weld

spatter and is flat within 1/64 in. (0.4 mm) (Figure 11).

2.

Attach spring brake directly to mounting bracket on axle. Fasten with mounting hardware (Figure 11). Torque to

specifications listed in Table 2.

Figure 11.

Sealed Brake.

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