FIELD MAINTENANCE
FLATRACK AIR CHAMBER REPLACEMENT
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools and Special Tools
Cap and Plug Set (WP
0194, Table 1, Item 4)
Goggles, Industrial (WP
0194, Table 1, Item 47)
Tool Kit, General Mechanic's: Automotive
(WP
0194, Table 1, Item 47)
Materials/Parts
Sealing Compound Loctite (WP
0193, Table 1,
Item 55, 56, 57)
Tags, Identification (WP
0193, Table 1, Item 59)
Locknut Qty:
2 (WP
0195, Table 1, Item 79)
Pin, Cotter Qty:
2 (WP
0195, Table 1, Item 61)
References
Fig. 16 (WP
0151)
References (cont.)
Fig. 38 (WP
0173)
Fig. 39 (WP
0174)
Equipment Condition
Wheels chocked (TM 9-2330-342-10). (WP
0190)
Air system drained (TM 9-2330-342-10).
(WP
0190)
Flatrack air chamber caged. (WP
0105)
REMOVAL
WARNING
Brake chamber contains a spring that is under great pressure. Never work directly behind
brake chamber or attempt to disassemble brake chamber. Failure to comply may result in
injury or death to personnel.
NOTE
Both flatrack air chambers are removed the same way. Right side shown.
1.
Remove cap (Figure 1, Item 3) on cable (Figure 1, Item 4) from threaded frame hole (Figure 1, Item 5).
TM 9-2330-342-23&P
0104
0104-1